Where: Crooked Tree Trails in Sackville, NB (Tantramar Outdoor Club Trailhead - MAP LINK)
When: Saturday, October 26th, 2024
What: This event will consist of 2 races - a standard and a sprint class! Please be conscious of the temperature and the MAHDS Temperature Guidelines if you plan to race with the same dog in both events.
NOTICE TO PARTICIPANTS
- Be sure to read the Notice to Participants linked HERE or full, up-to-date event details and specifics.
Regional Circuit:
- This event forms part of the MAHDS Regional Circuit and will count toward year-end standings in the Canitrail Series. Year-end standings will be determined at the end of the 2024-25 season!
Registration:
- In advance only (No race day registration available)
- **Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 23rd at midnight.**
Order of Events:
- Participant check-in
- Participant Briefing
- Standard Canitrail Start
- Sprint Canitrail Start
Required Equipment:
Dogs: All dogs MUST be in a harness designed for running and pulling. Dogs must be 12 months of age for events up to 5km. Dogs must be 10 months of age to compete in events up to 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.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Standard 1-dog Canitrail Closed
Suitable for dogs 12 months and over / Convient aux chiens de 12 mois et plus
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$29.30
Sprint 1-dog Canitrail Closed
Suitable for dogs 10 months and over / Convient aux chiens de 10 mois et plus
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$23.90
The trail is winding with many branch-offs but will be very well marked.
The trails are fantastic. Although safe and gorgeous, expect roots, rocks, mud, ups and downs, twists and turns, and variable terrain of dirt, moss, pebbles, and small bridges. Don’t forget to take some deep breaths and enjoy the scenery. This is what Canitrail is all about!
We do recommend warming up on the Sprint course if you arrive early enough and make sure to wear appropriate footwear for the race.
The Standard Route:
(Distance change this year):
The course is approximately 3.0-3.4km in length.
You will start on the flowy Blue Trail (Rhodora Loop) singletrack with a slight uphill grade, then merge onto the Crooked Tree XC doubletrack trail (turn left on the way out of the singletrack).
You will run a few hundred meters on the doubletrack to then turn right onto the second section of the blue Rhodora Loop trail. This section is more technical than the first, but is also on a slight uphill grade.
You will then turn right out of the singletrack to merge onto the doubletrack again. You will now continue down on the doubletrack until you hit your finish line.
The Sprint Route:
The course is approximately 2.0 km in length.
You will start on the same flowy Blue Trail singletrack as the Standard route, then merge onto the Crooked Tree XC doubletrack trail. You will continue on the doubletrack down to your finish line.
Map of the Race Routes:
Event schedule
- Sat., October 26, 2024 7:30 a.m. - Participant Check-in
- Sat., October 26, 2024 8:30 a.m. - Participant Briefing
- Sat., October 26, 2024 9:00 a.m. - Race 1 Start
- Sat., October 26, 2024 10:00 a.m. - Race 2 Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Moncton Dog Runners Club
- Website
- Visit website
