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Adoption Day 5K

Name: Adoption Day 5K
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10
Location: Goochland

Goochland, Virginia, United States

calendar_today 10 Oct, 2026

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sell $5.00

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

Goochland County Adoption Day 5K

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

10:00

sell

$5.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Goochland.

thermostat Temperature

10.5° / 21.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.2° / 19.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 11m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.8 mm

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air Avg wind speed

9.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:20

nightlight Sunset

18:32

About 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.