Steeplechase Stampede

North American Canicross presents STEEPLECHASE STAMPEDE! Come join us October 5th at the Georgia International Horse Park for our In-Person CANICROSS RACE! Held at the prestigious Georgia International Horse Park, renowned as the site of The 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, this event is not to be missed!

5k and 10k course is classified as a technical trail running race. Participants should be prepared for uneven terrain, elevation changes, and natural features such as roots, rocks, and narrow paths. There will be 1 water / aid station on the course.

Registered children under 15 will need to run with a registered adult. 

10k RACE IS 2 LAPS

New this year is a SPRINT Distance! (1.25 miles)

Introducing our TRI-HOUND CROWN!
Complete all three distances and earn the prestigious Tri-Hound title! The Tri-Hound Crown is designed as a team event between dog(s) and human. The dog you start with must be the same dog you complete the entire challenge with across all distances.

• Competitors in the 2-Dog Tri-Hound Crown must race with two dogs in all events.
• Competitors in the CaniX Tri-Hound Crown must race with one dog in all events.

Important: If you register in the 2-dog class but decide to drop a dog during the event at any distance, you will still be classified as a 2-dog competitor based on your original registration.

Race Order and Bib Changes for TRI-HOUND Crown Competitors:

You will start with the 10K event. Upon completing the 10K, you must switch to the corresponding bib for the 5K. After finishing the 5K, you may start the Sprint when ready. The required sequence is: 10K → 5K → Sprint

A new bib must be worn for each distance.

Final Results:

The final time for the Tri-Hound Crown will be the combined total of all individual event finish times.

If you do not wish to run all three distances, you may register for one or two individual events. However, this will not qualify you for the Tri-Hound Crown.  Additionally, If you are interested in running with different dogs, we encourage you to register for each race individually

Dog-Friendly Trail Race:

New to canicross or training a pup? Join us for the Dog-Friendly Trail Race class right after the competitive canicross event!

Dog-Friendly 5K requirements will be less restrictive; however, face leads, flexi/retractable leashes, and no-pull harnesses are not allowed. Limit of 2 dogs per participant at a time.

VIRTUAL RUNNERS!: 

Can’t join us on race day? No problem! We’ve got a virtual option for you!
Virtual racers complete the course on their own time and turf. Run, jog, or walk the distance from anywhere and submit your results online. It’s a great way to be part of the event no matter where you are!

You’ll have until October 31st to complete your run and submit your results.

Each runner will receive a logo race T-shirt and finisher challenge coin! Registering for multiple events? You’ll earn a challenge coin for each distance class you complete. *Note: T-Shirt  is not guaranteed if you register after September 20th. Additional  Race Logo swag will be available for purchase.

CANICROSS REQUIREMENTS

All dogs running in canicross are required to wear designated canicross gear. Harnesses that have “Y” chest bands and do not restrict the dogs movement, bungee lead 4' - 6’ ft attached to a hands free waist belt must be worn for those running in the canicross class. Only one dog can be run at a time, unless in the 2-Dog Canicross Class or Dog Friendly Class.

2- Dog Canicross Class Gear Requirements:  IFSS rules for 2-dog class require single split bungee line with neck line. Though we are not sanctioned by IFSS we will be following the international standard for a 2 dog class. 

RULES & REGULATIONS:

No transfers, refunds or deferments allowed.

Although this is a dog event, we have a “NO GREET” POLICY. Dogs must be kept on a leash and under owner/handler’s control at all times both in the parking lot and event area. Dogs should NOT interact with other dogs or humans while attending our event. MUZZLES are allowed and can be worn on course as long as the dog has ample room for panting.

Please email support@gmail.com if you have a reactive dog and are planning to attend so we can best prepare for you and your dog.

HOTEL: Hotel accommodations are currently being arranged and will be posted here as soon as they are confirmed.

CAMPING:

Camping is available at GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL HORSE PARK.  PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CAMPING FEE UPON REGISTERING. There are RV Hook Up's at the Equestrian Core of the Horse Park. Tent Camping and Dry RV Camping will be at the Steeplechase field and parking lot.        CAMP FIRES, GRILLING OR ANY OPEN FLAMES ARE NOT ALLOWED.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

All Races will be chipped timed and have a rolling start based on event size. Canicross will have 2 dog start lines in 10 second intervals. We will be breaking up people into groups based on estimated finish times so as to pace our runners and prevent competitor congestion.

PACKET PICKUP WILL BEGIN ON- SITE AT 6:30 AM ALONG WITH RACE DAY REGISTRATION  

*START TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

10k Canicross Races begin at 7:00 am

• 7:00am - 2-Dog Canicross 10k
• 7:15 am -  Canicross 10k

5k Canicross Races begin at 8:00 am

• 8:00 am -  2-Dog Canicross 5k
• 8: 15 am -Canicross 5k

10k Dog Friendly Races begin at 8:45 am

5k DOG Friendly RACES begin at 9:00 am

SPRINT RACES begin at 9:30 am

• 9:30 am - 2-Dog Canicross 
• 9:45 am - Canicross
• 10: 00 am Dog Friendly

THERE IS A 2:00 PM CUT OFF FOR ALL RACERS

START LINE IS THE SAME LOCATION FOR ALL RACES

AWARDS & PRIZES:

CANICROSS CLASS

2-Dog Canicross 10k

• 1st Place -  MALE CaniX
  • 2nd Place - MALE CaniX
  • 3rd Place - MALE Cani X
• 1st Place -  FEMALE CaniX
  • 2nd Place - FEMALE CaniX
  • 3rd Place - FEMALE Cani X
• MASTERS FEMALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL
• MASTERS MALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL 

Canicross 10k

• 1st Place -  Jr  CaniX (not gender specific)
  • 2nd Place - Jr  CaniX (not gender specific)
  • 3rd Place - Jr Cani X (not gender specific)
• 1st Place -  MALE CaniX
  • 2nd Place - MALE CaniX
  • 3rd Place - MALE Cani X
• 1st Place -  FEMALE CaniX
  • 2nd Place - FEMALE CaniX
  • 3rd Place - FEMALE Cani X 
• MASTERS FEMALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL
• MASTERS MALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL 

2-Dog Canicross 5k

• 1st Place -  MALE CaniX
  • 2nd Place - MALE CaniX
  • 3rd Place - MALE Cani X
• 1st Place -  FEMALE CaniX
  • 2nd Place - FEMALE CaniX
  • 3rd Place - FEMALE Cani X
• MASTERS FEMALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL
• MASTERS MALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL 

Canicross 5k

• 1st Place -  Jr MALE  CaniX
  • 2nd Place - Jr  MALE  CaniX
  • 3rd Place - Jr MALE  CaniX
• 1st Place -  Jr FEMALE  CaniX
  • 2nd Place - Jr  FEMALE  CaniX
  • 3rd Place - Jr FEMALE  CaniX
• 1st Place -  MALE CaniX
  • 2nd Place - MALE CaniX
  • 3rd Place - MALE Cani X
• 1st Place -  FEMALE CaniX
  • 2nd Place - FEMALE CaniX
  • 3rd Place - FEMALE Cani X
• MASTERS FEMALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL
• MASTERS MALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL 

2-Dog Sprint

• 1st Place -  MALE  CaniX  OVERALL
• 1st Place -  Female CaniX  OVERALL
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• MASTERS FEMALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL
• MASTERS MALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL 

Canicross Sprint

• 1st Place -  Jr MALE  CaniX  OVERALL
• 1st Place -  Jr Female CaniX  OVERALL
•  
• 1st Place -  MALE  CaniX  OVERALL
• 1st Place -  Female CaniX  OVERALL
•  
• MASTERS FEMALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL
• MASTERS MALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL 

2 - Dog Canicross TRI- HOUND CHALLENGE

• 1st Place -  Overall MALE 2- Dog CaniX
• 1st Place -  Overall Female 2-Dog CaniX

Canicross Triple Crown

• 1st Place -  Overall MALE CaniX
• 1st Place -  Overall Female CaniX

DOG FRIENDLY CLASS

Dog Friendly 10k

• 1st Place -  Jr (not gender specific)
  • 2nd Place - Jr   (not gender specific)
  • 3rd Place - Jr  (not gender specific)
• 1st Place -  MALE 
  • 2nd Place - MALE 
  • 3rd Place - MALE 
• 1st Place -  FEMALE 
  • 2nd Place - FEMALE 
  • 3rd Place - FEMALE 
• MASTERS FEMALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL
• MASTERS MALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL 

Dog Friendly 5k

• 1st Place -  Jr MALE  
  • 2nd Place - Jr  MALE  
  • 3rd Place - Jr MALE  
• 1st Place -  Jr FEMALE  
  • 2nd Place - Jr  FEMALE  
  • 3rd Place - Jr FEMALE  
• 1st Place -  MALE 
  • 2nd Place - MALE 
  • 3rd Place - MALE 
• 1st Place -  FEMALE 
  • 2nd Place - FEMALE 
  • 3rd Place - FEMALE 
• MASTERS FEMALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL
• MASTERS MALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL 

Dog Friendly Sprint

• 1st Place -  Jr MALE    OVERALL
• 1st Place -  Jr Female  OVERALL
•  
• 1st Place -  MALE   OVERALL
• 1st Place -  Female OVERALL
•  
• MASTERS FEMALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL
• MASTERS MALE (over 50 years old) - OVERALL 

Non-binary awards will be determined based on the number of registered non-binary participants within each race distance and category

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you are able to help during set up day and/or race day it would be much appreciated! If you would like to run and participate we will be able to accommodate and are offering our volunteers FREE registration ($50 value) for participating and meal voucher. Please email support@nacanicross.com

EVENT AREA : Stick around for some of our vendors and dog related sponsors! If you are a business and are interested in vending or sponsoring our event, please fill out or vendor/sponsor form and submit no later than the September 20th.

SPONSORS: North American Canicross is excited to feature vendors and sponsors that support canicross and dog related activities. If you are interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor at our event please fill out our form on our site here and submit your donation and logo no later than September 20th.

Weather Contingency Plan : The race committee feels that aside from a particularly extreme weather event the race should be able to proceed as planned. However, in the event that conditions prevent the race from proceeding as planned, the first alternative will be to delay the start of the race until the weather event has cleared the area. The second alternative option is to convert the race to virtual if there is no way to continue as planned. 

Medical response plan:  In planning the event, the Race Directors have considered a full spectrum of incidents and injuries that may occur. The nature of dog friendly and canicross racing requires competitors to be cognizant of their own and their dog’s needs. Additionally, it requires emergency response planning which addresses both human and canine potential issues. Competitors will be allowed to carry their own cellular devices on course to call for help if race personnel is not within sight. Additionally, all race personnel will be required to carry a cellular device at all times while on race grounds. 

Safety Briefings: Competitor Briefing: Participants will be briefed prior to the race start.  Race brief will include course details, known hazards, race rules, and emergency procedures.  In the event of a minor injury to a human competitor, participants are to locate an aid station volunteer to seek access to first-aid care.  In the event of a significant injury to a human competitor, participants are to use their phone to contact 911 or reach out to the nearest course official or aid-station volunteer. In the event of an injury to a canine competitor, participants are to work with the vet volunteer on-site to determine appropriate next steps. Race brief will include course details, known hazards, race rules, and emergency procedures.  In the event of a minor injury to a human competitor, aid station volunteers will be able to offer access to first-aid care. In the event of a significant injury to a human competitor, volunteers will be advised to contact 911. Volunteers will also be advised to watch competitors as they pass aid stations to check for signs of potential medical issues. In the event of an injury to a canine competitor, volunteers will instruct competitors to work with the vet volunteer on-site to determine appropriate next steps.