Kids race for 10 and under
October 3, 2026: 4pm-8pm
Poca Go! Kids race gives 2-10 year olds a chance to explore their interest in MTB and competitive spirit.
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Racers should sign up for the age category that they would be in on race day OR if they’d like to race a longer distance they can move up to a higher category (moving to a lower age category is not allowed). Each child may only sign up for 1 race.
Age 2-3: Balance Bike Level 1 Course | 0.2 mi
Age 3-4: Balance Bike Level 2 Course | 0.4 mi
Age 4: Pedal Bike Level 1 Course | 0.6 mi
Age 5: Pedal Bike Level 1 Course | 0.6 mi
Age 6: Pedal Bike Level 2 Course | 1.1 mi
Age 7: Pedal Bike Level 2 Course | 1.1 mi
Age 8: Pedal Bike Level 2 Course | 1.1 mi
Age 8 (long course-Gateway loops 2x): Pedal Bike Level 3 Long Course | 2.1 mi
Age 9 (long course-Gateway loops 2x): Pedal Bike Level 3 Long Course | 2.1 mi
Age 10 (long course-Gateway loops 2x): Pedal Bike Level 3 Long Course | 2.1 mi
Schedule of Events: TBD
Address
The GPS address is: 7298 Courthouse Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832. Parking in this lot is limited. For older racers, consider parking at the pool parking lot via the park’s main entrance (off State Park Rd) and ride 1.5 miles to the race course next to the park’s Courthouse Rd parking lot.
Race and Course
Check-in opens at 4:00. First race begins at 4:30.
All races will start on the gravel fire road from the parking lot and proceed to the Gateway trails (except Bike Level 2 will start on Gateway 1). All races stay on the Gateway trails. This race will not be timed. Places are determined in order of finish for each category/heat.
Awards
Awards are held per level. Each participant will receive a sticker and ribbon.
Plan Ahead
Plan to arrive 30 minutes before the estimated start time for your child’s category in order to check-in.
Helmets are required! It’s recommended that you also bring: a water bottle/hydration, pre/post-race snacks, and bug spray.
Volunteers
We need assistance at check-in, at the start/finish, as a course marshal, and at awards. Lead volunteers should arrive 30 min before and all others arrive 15 minutes before the time listed on the sign-up form.
For any questions or concerns, you can send an email to the race director at pocagokids@gmail.com.

