MAHDS VIRTUAL RACE SERIES - Race #4

Presenting, the MAHDS Virtual Race Series!

The Challenge: Complete 1 mile in any discipline at any time during the 3 day span (Friday to Sunday).

You can enter as many classes as you like as many times as you like and we highly recommend taking as many pictures as possible!

There will be 4 Virtual Race Weekends in total and your top 3 will count for the cumulative standings. Results for each race weekend will be posted the following Monday and series results will be posted at the end of the 4 weeks!

Dates:

• Week 1: May 29-31 -- COMPLETE!
• Week 2: June 5-7 -- COMPLETE!
• Week 3: June 12-14 -- COMPLETE!
• Week 4: June 19-21

Classes:

• 1-dog Canicross
• 1-dog Bikejor
• 2-dog Bikejor
• 1-dog Scooter
• 2-dog Scooter

Distances:

• 1 mile (approx. 1600m) = Adult
• 1/2 mile (approx. 800m) = Junior

How it Works:

1. Register for each class (be sure to list your dog's name)
2. Have a BLAST with your dog(s) completing your race(s) Friday, Saturday, or Sunday using a GPS tracking app or watch
3. Post your result(s) with a photo of your GPS result(s) on Race Roster

Fees:

• $5 registration fee (FREE for MAHDS members)

Safety Notes:

• Please be sure to respect your local distancing requirements
• Practice safe sport:
  • All dogs must be at least 10 months of age to participate
  • Helmets for wheeled classes
  • Necklines for dual dog classes
  • Properly fitted harness designed for pulling for all classes
  • For canicross, a harness with back attachment and hands-free leash is acceptable, though a properly fitted pulling harness, bungee line and canicross belt are highly recommended.
• Where to run:
  • Abrasive surfaces like asphalt and concrete are not appropriate for harness dog sports, as they pose significant risk to your dog's paw pads and joints. Protect your dog's health and stick to trails comprised of non-abrasive surfaces like dirt, grass, crusher dust, or gravel!
• Heat Guidelines
  • As temperatures start to creep up, be sure to get your run in earlier in the day or later in the evening and provide access to a cooling station (stream or pool) where your dog can cool off after their run!