Free kids race for 10 and under

There are several categories based on age. The distances vary for the age groups. Encouragement and having fun is the outcome we cheer for. Registration is not open yet for 2024. A link to register will appear here when it is available.
 

Age 2 (Balance Bike):  approx 0.25 mile course- fire road and small section of Gateway

Age 3 (BB):  approx 0.5 mile course- 1 Gateway loop

Age 4 (BB): approx 0.5 mile course- 1 Gateway loop

Age 4 (Pedal Bike): approx 0.75 mile course- fire road + 1 Gateway loop

All groups below are pedal bike:

Age 5: approx 0.75 mile course- fire road + 1 Gateway loop

Age 6: approx 1.5 mile course – fire road + both Gateway loops

Age 7: approx 1.5 mile course – fire road + both Gateway loops

Age 8 (short course): approx 1.5 mile course – fire road + both Gateway loops

Age 8 (long course): appox 3 mile course – fire road + both Gateway loops x2

Age 9: appox 3 mile course – fire road and both Gateway loops x2

Age 10 approx 3 mile course – fire road and both Gateway loops x2

 

2023 RECAP

Poca Go Kids! was a huge success! Thank You to all of our sponsors and volunteers! I AM RVA generously donated 80 helmets! I AM RVA is a local non-profit organization that aims to foster enthusiasm for bicycling in Richmond.

Friends of Pocahontas State Park FoPSP donated race supplies and awards. FoPSP is also a non-profit organization that provides a tremendous amount of support in keeping our Pocahontas trails maintained and keeping the park in great shape overall.

And thanks to Chris Schuessler (smugmug.com) for providing photography.

General Core Info

Date: Friday, June 30th, 2023

Times
Times listed are estimates for each category. Final category start times will be dependent on number of racers signed up in each category. In some cases, categories may be combined or there may be multiples heats.

Plan Ahead
Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the estimated start time for your child’s category in order to check-in (Check-in will be open from 4:00-7:30).

Volunteers should plan to arrive at the time listed on the sign-up form. Check-in will be at the back of the parking lot on Courthouse Road.

Address
The GPS address is: 7298 Courthouse Rd Chesterfield, VA 23832. Please note: parking in this lot is limited. It is best if you can carpool or, for older racers, please consider parking at the pool parking lot within the main park (off State Park Rd) and ride the 1.5 miles up to the Swift Creek trails.

The Race
All races will start on the gravel fire road from the parking lot and proceed to the Gateway trails. All races stay on the Gateway trails. This race will not be timed. Places are determined in order of finish for each category/heat. Each participant will receive a bib number, sticker, and ribbon. This race will cap at 75 total racers. If we have not reached the limit before race day, then on-site registration will be available. 

Helmets are required! It’s recommended that you also bring: a water bottle/hydration, pre/post-race snacks, and bug spray and sunscreen.

Racer check-in and awards will be held in the grassy area at the back of the parking lot. Please plan to stick-around and cheer other racers. Let’s support these kiddos!! For many of them, this is their first race experience and we want to ensure a positive one.

For any questions or concerns, you can send an email to the race director (Robyn Browne) at: [email protected]

Estimated Schedule of Events:

4:00 pm – Racers check-in

4:30-5:15 Balance Bike Ages 2-4 & awards

5:30-6:00 Pedal Bike Ages 4-5 & awards

6:30-7:15  Ages 6-8 (short course) & awards

7:30-8:30 Ages 8-10 (long course) & awards