Dog Day of Winter Event at Fundy National Park

Join the Fundy Guild, Moncton DogRunners, and Maritime Association of Harness Dog Sports in beautiful Fundy National Park in Alma, NB for the Dog Day of Winter Harness Dog Sports Event!

Where: Fundy National Park
When: Sunday, February 17, 2019 
Parking: Next to Chignecto Pavillion (see map below). 

Cost: 
Registration fee for fun run and try-a-trails includes your park entry fee - just show your Race Roster confirmation to Park Staff upon entering!
Fun Run: $20 with MAHDS membership / $25 without MAHDS membership* 
Try-a-Trail Kicksled/Skijor/Bikejor: FREE with race registration / $10 with MAHDS Membership or $15 without MAHDS membership* 
Demos/Spectators: FREE & no registration required! (just pay your park entry fee at the gate)

*Not a MAHDS member? You can purchase your membership along with your registration for this event! 

Registration: 
*In advance only (via Race Roster). 
**Deadline to register is Friday, February 15 at 7pm.

Schedule for the Day:
10:00-10:30am: Sign-in and handing-over of bibs; equipment checks*
10:45am: Briefing for Snow Canicross Fun Run
11:00am: Snow Canicross Fun Run Start
12pm: Skijoring Demo & Try-a-trails begin
12:30pm: Bikejoring Demo & Try-a-trails begin 
1:00pm: Kicksled Demo & Try-a-trails begin 
1:30pm: Canicross Demo & Try-a-trails begin 
2:00pm: Event ends, but trails will remain open! 

*All participants in the Fun Run must arrive for sign-in before 10:30am.

New to harness dog sports? Curious about what this is all about? 

Check out the Moncton Dog Runners website and join us for coffee in the Chignecto Pavillion courtesy of Budha Bear Cafe throughout the day! The Moncton Dog Runners Club & the Fundy Guild will be set up inside and happy to chat with you about harness dog sports and Fundy National Park. 

There is no charge to come check things out, but you will be required to register in order to hit the trails! Our friends from DogRunnin will also be on hand to talk all things harness dog sports gear & help you find the best possible fit for you and your dog.

Don't want the day to end? Join us in Alma for a post-event social with our partners at the Holy Whale Brewery!

Routes:
Chignecto Campground Trails. 2 loops of approximately 1.5km (sign up once to do as many laps as you like). 

Canicross Run will be approximately 2.5km.

Required Equipment: 

Dogs: All dogs MUST be in a harness designed for running and pulling. Dogs must be 12 months of age for events 5km or longer. Dogs must be 10 months of age to compete in events up to a distance of 2km.

Canicross (1 dog): A canicross belt & bungee line is strongly recommended though any hands free running leash will be acceptable. The distance from the competitor's abdomen to the base of the tail of the dog must be at most 2 meters (6.5 ft), when tight without elongation. However, the recommended distance is 1.70 meters (1.5 ft).

Bikejoring (1 dog): The dog is permanently attached to the bicycle by a bungee line where the distance between the front of the handle bars and the base of the dog's tail is at most 2.45 meters (8 ft), when tight without elongation. However, the recommended distance is 2.20 meters (7.5 ft). Wearing a helmet is compulsory for the cyclist; the bicycle must be a mountain bike, equipped with mountain bike tires capable of going off road and must have brakes capable of immobilizing the team. 

Skijoring (1 or 2 dogs): The dog is attached to the skier by a belt and bungee line connected to the back of the dog's pulling harness. The distance from the competitor's abdomen to the base of the tail of the dog must be at most 3 meters (9.8ft). Cross-country or skate skis will be accepted for this event, however, skate skis are recommended. If taking 2 dogs out, a neckline is required. A helmet is recommended and required for youth. 

Kicksledding (1 or 2 dogs): The dog is permanently attached to the kicksled by a bungee line where the distance between the front of the handle bars and the base of the dog's tail is at the maximum of 2.45 meters (8ft), when tight without elongation. However, the recommended distance is 2.20 meters (7.5 ft). If taking 2 dogs out, a neckline is required. A helmet is recommended and required for youth. 

Participants will be required to follow national participant race rules, which can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/MaritimeAHDS/