Lace up your sneakers and open your hearts!
Join us at Hidden Rock Park for the First-Ever Adoption Day 5K, hosted in proud partnership with Goochland Pet Lovers! Whether you are a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or just looking for a fun day out with family and friends, this inaugural event combines fitness, community, and a wonderful cause.
Run, jog, or walk the scenic course through Hidden Rock Park to support local shelter pets, and then stick around for the ultimate post-race celebration!
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Hidden Rock Park (1920 Hidden Rock Lane, Goochland, VA 23063)
Admission: $5 entry fee
Registration required on County Website
Event Highlights
The 5K Run/Walk: Kick off the morning with an energizing 5K through the beautiful trails of Hidden Rock Park.
The Adoption Event: Meet adorable, adoptable pets looking for their forever homes!
Food & Treats: Refuel after the finish line with delicious local food truck and refreshments.
Oct 10, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
10:00
$5.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Goochland.
Learn more about the host city, Goochland.
Goochland is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Goochland County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2020 census was 899, up from 861 in 2010. The community is also known as Goochland Courthouse or by an alternative spelling, Goochland Court House. It derives its name from the fact that the community is the location of the county's court house, while the county in turn is named for Sir William Gooch, 1st Baronet, the royal lieutenant governor of Virginia from 1727 to 1749.
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