Long Lake Lap Dog

Where: Long Lake Provincial Park in Halifax, NS (MAP LINK)

When: Saturday, October 8th, 2022

What: All racers will start in the first 3km race (a two up start system will be used). You can then choose to take on the challenge of doing a second 3 km loop once the first race is finished. You may choose to run a different dog for the second lap if you wish. Whether you use the same dog for both laps or a different dog for each, it will still count as one race.

We also offer a Discovery Class Run (1km out and back) as well for younger dogs or anyone that wants to try canicross with a shorter distance option.

The 1km race will take place between the 3K races.

DART: Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Disaster Animal Response Team of Nova Scotia (DART). You can check out their organization here: DART NS

Regional Circuit:

• This event forms part of the MAHDS Regional Circuit and will count toward year-end canicross standings. The series will continue into the 2023 Spring Dryland calendar and year-end standings will be determined at the end of the Spring race calendar.

The Route:

The course is approximately 3KM in length on crusher dust trails looping Withrod Lake in Long Lake Provincial Park.

Registration:

• In advance only (No race day registration available)
• **Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 5 at 6pm.**

Order of Events:

1. Participant check-in
2. 3K Canicross #1
3. 1K Canicross
4. 3K Canicross #2

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: 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. As this race is a MAHDS sanctioned event, this competition will utilize the MAHDS race rules.

Rules:

Because harness dog sports involve more than human athletes, our rules for participants incorporate more than the expected rules to ensure fair competition. These rules also address factors that can impact the health and safety of our canine and human teammates - things like the age of the dog for competition, sport-specific gear requirements for humans and dogs, trail rules (such as passing), and good sportsmanship.

All participants must review and adhere to the following documents prior to race day:

• MAHDS Rules for Participants
• MAHDS Code of Conduct

Both of these documents can be found on the MAHDS website HERE.