Join DogRunnin for the 2021 Virtual Dryland Challenge!
Where: Where ever you are!
When: Friday April 23rd - May 2nd
The following race classes are being offered:
5km 1 Dog Canicross
5km 1 Dog Bikejoring
5km 2 Dog Bikejoring
5km 1 Dog Scooter
5km 2 Dog Scooter
5km 4 Dog Rig
3km 1 Dog Canicross
3km 1 Dog Bikejoring
3km 2 Dog Bikejoring
3km 1 Dog Scooter
3km 2 Dog Scooter
3km 4 Dog Rig
1km 1 Dog Canicross
1km 1 Dog Bikejoring
1km 2 Dog Bikejoring
1km 1 Dog Scooter
1km 2 Dog Scooter
500m Junior Class (racer & their grown up's choice)
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.
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And just for fun the following non competitive classes will be offered:
Cani-walk
Cani-hike
Cani-trail
Race Trail Requirements:
Your trail may be a route of your choosing. The route must not be composed of abrasive or dangerous surfaces that will negatively affect the dogs’ pads or legs. If the route includes one or more asphalted sections, they cannot be longer than 50 meters each. Asphalt surfaces should be avoided wherever possible and are prohibited on the first 500 meters of the event course.
Required Equipment:
Dogs: All dogs MUST be in a harness designed for running and pulling.
Canicross: 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, when tight without elongation. However, the recommended distance is 1.70 meters.
Bikejoring: 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 the maximum of 2.45 meters, when tight without elongation. However, the recommended distance is 2.20 meters. 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. For the 2 dog class, dog must be connected by a neckline.
Scooter: This discipline is practiced by one or two dogs. If the team consists of only one dog, the competitor must ensure that his dog is sufficiently fit to travel the distance and, if necessary, assist more. The organizer can refuse a one dog team if he considers it not adequate or the terrain too difficult. When the team is composed of two dogs, the dogs are Permanently by a bungee line, the distance between the front of the Direction and base of the dog's tail furthest is a maximum of 2.45 Meters, when stretched without elongation. However, the recommended distance is 2.20 meters. The scooter must not have a motor, must be equipped with stubbed tires capable of going off road, and must have brakes powerful enough to immobilize the team. Dogs must be connected by a neckline.
Rig: All dogs shall be fastened to the towline/central line, which shall be made of non rigid, flexible or expanded line, with a neckline and a tail line. The rig in DR4 shall have a minimum of three (3) wheels. All rigs shall be equipped with a working brakes. A snub line about 3 meter (10 ft) shall be carried on the rig to be used to tie down and hold the rig. Rider helmet is mandatory. Rigs will not be propelled by anything other than the dog pulling and driver pedaling, outside energy and pedals systems are prohibited . The driver shall not pace the dogs by running ahead or force any dog to run in any way. This class requires a minimum of 2 dogs.
This race is in alignment with the requirements of the Canadian Association of Harness Dog Sports. Participation is FREE to all members of Maritime Association of Harness Dog Sports, Mushers et Athlètes Canins du Québec and DogRunnin coaching clients. Participation in all classes for all other participants is $5.00. There will be NO REFUNDS or TRANSFERS.
Registration fees
5km Canicross Closed
1 Dog
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
5km Bikejoring 1 Dog Closed
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
5km Bikejoring 2 Dog Closed
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
5K Scooter 1 dog Closed
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
5km Scooter 2 Dog Closed
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
5km Rig 4 Dog Closed
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
3km Canicross Closed
1 Dog
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
3km Bikejoring 1 Dog Closed
1 dog
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
3km Bikejoring 2 Dog Closed
2 Dog
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
3K Scooter 1 dog Closed
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
3km Scooter 2 Dog Closed
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
3km Rig 4 Dog Closed
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
1km Canicross Closed
1 dog
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
1km Bikejoring 2 Dog Closed
2 Dog
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
1km Bikejoring 1 Dog Closed
1 dog
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
1km Scooter 2 Dog Closed
2 dog
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
1K Scooter 1 dog Closed
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
500m Children's Race Closed
This class is the choice of any discipline for young participants and their grown ups to choose together and safely adapt to meet the age and development of the young participants.
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FREEApr. 1 - May 2
1 Dog Cani-Trail Closed
Just for fun participation class. Participants have no defined distance requirements and will simply be required to submit times for draw prize consideration.
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
1 Dog Cani-Hike Closed
Just for fun participation class. Participants have no defined distance requirements and will simply be required to submit times for draw prize consideration.
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
1 Dog Cani-Walk Closed
Just for fun participation class. Participants have no defined distance requirements and will simply be required to submit times for draw prize consideration.
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$5.00Apr. 1 - May 2
Contact information
- Event contact
- Sarah Peel
- info@dogrunnin.com
- Phone
- +1 506-261-9521
- Website
- Visit website
