Register for The 2020 Forest Hill Spring Classic

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SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF FOREST HILL PARK AND VIRGINIA OUTSIDE

Interested in being a sponsor?

ABOUT THE RACE:
WHAT: Be a part of the Forest Hill Spring Classic, a series of mountain bike races and activities for ages 2-13:
  • 4 and under Push/Balance bikes: 150 yards course with turns
  • 6 and under Pedal bikes: 450 yards course with turns
  • 9 and under Pedal bikes: Approx. 1.5 miles Trail course
  • 13 and under Pedal bikes: Approx. 3 miles Trail course

​WHERE:  Forest Hill Park, 4021 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225

WHEN:  Sunday, April 19, 1-5 PM;  Rain date, April 26, 1-5 PM

TRAINING:  Three training rides and instructional sessions will be provided by Virginia Outside: Practice sessions will be held at 5:30 on
  • March 31 (Rain Date April 2)
  • April 7 (Rain Date April 9)
  • April 14 (Rain Date April 16)

RIDERS MUST RSVP TO info@friendsofforesthillpark.org  to reserve a spot for the training sessions.

SAFETY:  All RACERS MUST WEAR A HELMET: NO EXCEPTIONS!!

RACE SUPPORT:  Provided by Virginia Outside at the tent near START/FINISH LINE

FOOD:  Big Daddy's Barbecue, Kitchenette and Baskin Robbins - bring a blanket and chairs for a family picnic.

ENTERTAINMENT:  Face-Painting and Balloon Creations provided by Belton Entertainment. 

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REGISTRATION:  
Fee is $25 ($30 after April 10) which includes training sessions and a T-shirt.

Online Registration begins Feb. 1 and ends April 17 at midnight.

Register by check/mail: download this form and mail it with a check to FFHP,  P.O.Box 13161, Richmond, VA 23225

Register in person on April 19, 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM at the Stone House in Forest Hill Park,  T-shirt sizes may be limited, ​​
NOTE from Virginia Outside: 
​These races are designed to get new riders involved in the sport of cycling and are a Fun-based family events.  Although these races will be timed, the purpose of this event is to Have Fun! And enjoy our wonderful park and its facilities.  It also promotes being outside and meeting all of our neighbors in the community.  All participants will receive a completion medal, and the top 3 in each category will receive awards and prizes (provided by Virginia Outside) which will be on display at the Virginia Outside tent the day of the race.  Any proceeds from the race will go to Friends of Forest Hill Park to be used in the conservation and maintenance of our beautiful Forest Hill Park.