Dopamine Dash 2026

General information

Distance ~4.82km

Elevation ~41m

Classes offered are as followed - order will depend on WEATHER and TRAIL CONDITIONS. Please note, as this event is taking place in early October, start time may be pushed up to try to beat the heat.

Helmets are MANDATORY for all wheeled classes

Competitive Class (Standard Distance - 4.82km)

4Dog Rig (3min Interval)

1Dog Scooter (1min Interval)

2Dog Scooter (1min Interval)

1Dog Bike (1min Interval)

Canicross (30sec Interval)

Single Day Entry Available - Please email dopaminedogsports@gmail.com with the day and class you wish to enter

Developmental Class - Competitive (Standard Distance - 4.82km)

Developmental Class

2Dog Bike (1min Interval)

Alternative Options - Developmental Class - Non-Competitive (Short Course - 1.2km)

1Dog Scooter (1min Interval)

2Dog Scooter (1min Interval)

1Dog Bike (1min Interval)

Canicross (30sec Interval)

Single Day Entry Available - Please email dopaminedogsports@gmail.com with the day and class you wish to enter

Junior

Juniors will be sent at the end of the class they enter unless otherwise noted

Fun-Run Class

Long course

Short course

Unsupported, play at your own pace (trail will remain open for approximately 2hours, unless there is so much interest we need to keep it open longer

Event Schedule

Friday Oct 2, 2026

Start lists for each class will be posted online. Help Welcome to set the trail, Trail is CLOSED Until Saturday Start

Saturday Oct 3, 2026 / Sunday Oct 4, 2026 (Tentative Order)

• Canicross

• 2dog Scooter

• 1dog Scooter

• 4-dog Rig

• 1dog Bike

• 2dog Bike

• Developmental Classes

• Fun Run Class
  

Classes will be seeded by provided pace as best as possible for Day 1. Day 2 start order will be based on Day 1 finish order.

Accommodations:

Cabins are available for this event weekend. Please contact Bearberry Cabins directly to book - https://bearberrycabins.com/

Camping available on site - $45/night (funds go to site host, but will be collected by Dopamine Dog Sports)

Hotels available in Sundre or Olds

Volunteers

Volunteers will be needed to help on the trail - Please email dopaminedogsports@gmail.com, or register to volunteer on this race roster. This year a volunteer schedule will be shared and volunteers will be asked to register in advance of the event everyone knows were they will be working and when. Thank you for your help!!!!

Results

Times will be shared online after event is concluded

Additional Information:

-Dogs MUST be on a leash, drop tethers, crates, pens or in a harness at all times.

-NO free running or loose dogs on property. Property is located next to crown land. You can drive onto crown land if you wish to free run your dogs.

-Please pick up after your dogs!!!

-Trail will be CLOSED Friday, as well as before and after this event to preserve trail conditions. Only paid participants may access the trail and only during this event.

-Volunteers and Spectators Welcome. We are especially looking for assistance with on trail safety helpers during the event. Please leave your dogs at your vehicles when helping on trail for their safety, as well as the safety of other participants.

-Please familiarize yourself with the following documents prior to participating

• AAHDS Rules & Requirements for Participants

• AAHDS Code of Conduct, Ethics and Animal Welfare

• IFSS Race Rules
  
  
  

Remember

Your event host is Dopamine Dog Sports, whose mission is to promote and grow the love of dogs through sport. Dopamine is your feel good and love hormone. Remember why you started this sport and remember your teammate is a dog, the most loving of all animals. Remember the event hosts are humans, the volunteers are working hard for you. Somewhere on the race site, there will be someone who dreams to be just like you someday. You owe it to them to be the best sportsman you can be! Before you complain, have you volunteered yet?! Remember we are better when we are kind to each other, when we work together, bonded by a share love of dogs and dog sports. We are excited to welcome you to our event! Happy Trails!