GVKC is an AKC Fit Dog Club. We offer walks throughout the spring, summer and fall months at a variety of locations. Dates for our 2025 walks will be posted on our 2025 Calendar page and details will be posted here.
The 2025 GVKC Fitdog walks have been concluded for the year. Email: gvkc.pr.events@gmail.com for more information regarding our Fit Dog Walk program.
2026 GVKC Fitdog walks. Remember, you need to register with GVKC if you are going to attend a Fitdog walk. Send an email to: gvkc.pr.events@gmail.com
March 21st, 2026
Cummings Nature Center, Naples, NY
Start Time 10:30am Gnome Trail
Gnome Roam (.75)mile, Rochester Museum & Science Center $5.fee
( Helen Gorden Trail) Note: There are Nine additional trails to choose from, after Nome Roam Trial
*Additional Opportunity at Cummings Nature Center
Optional Maple Sugar Trail$ 5 only Trial /& Pancake Breakfast @Sugar Shack Trial (.25)miles $15. ticket
Must order Tickets online for Maple Trial and/ or Breakfast. Ticket go fast.
April 25, 2026 10:30am
Buckland Park Lodge
Buckland Park Loop Trail, Brighton , NY
1mile, with outer loop option, East of Rochester, NY 14618
May 9th 2026
Start time 10:30
Brickyard Trail, Brighton, NY 14618
1.7 mile long flat trail
The parking lot is near the Brighton Memorial Library
June 20th, 2026
Start time 10:30am
Highland Reservoir Loop, Highland Park,
249 Highland Avenue, Rochester, NY
(Across the road from Lilac Adventure Zone)
1.10 mile Loop/Easy
More walks will be added for 2026 as we get further into the year.
In addition to our Fit Dog program, the AKC also offers Fit Dog. AKC offers titles and some medals for participating in Fit Dog walks. More information is available on this at https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-family-dog-program/akc-fit-dog/
Ranger, who is owned by Kris, a GVKC member wearing his 2023 Turkey Trot medal.
The AKC has announced its 2025 Turkey Trot medal. More information is available on this at https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-family-dog-program/akc-fit-dog/turkey-trot/