HHH Spring Rust Buster 2025
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Location Oakfield, NS
- Price $29.30 - $34.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1km, Sprint
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of outdoor adventure at the HHH Spring Rust Buster 2025! Join us on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at the stunning Oakfield Provincial Park in Halifax for a canicross race like no other. This annual event invites dog lovers and their furry companions to sprint through beautiful cross-country trails, offering two exhilarating race distances: the 1 Dog Canicross Standard at 3KM and the 1 Dog Canicross Sprint at 1KM.
Participants will enjoy a varied route that combines dirt roads and wooded trails, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for both dogs and their handlers. With a well-marked course and ample room for passing, you'll have a fantastic time racing alongside fellow canine enthusiasts. Don't miss out on the chance to bond with your dog while competing in this thrilling event; just be sure to register in advance before the deadline on April 2nd! Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with fun, fitness, and furry friends at the HHH Spring Rust Buster!
Participants will enjoy a varied route that combines dirt roads and wooded trails, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for both dogs and their handlers. With a well-marked course and ample room for passing, you'll have a fantastic time racing alongside fellow canine enthusiasts. Don't miss out on the chance to bond with your dog while competing in this thrilling event; just be sure to register in advance before the deadline on April 2nd! Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with fun, fitness, and furry friends at the HHH Spring Rust Buster!
Organiser's Description
Halifax Harness Hounds invites you to join us at the annual Spring Rust Buster canicross race and sprint our way through the beautiful Oakfield park!Where: Oakfield Provincial ParkWhen: Saturday, April 5th, 2025The following Regional Circuit race classes are being offered:
1 Dog Canicross Standard (3KM)
1 Dog Canicross Sprint (1KM)3km Race route:This route is varied cross country trail. You'll cover dirt road and wooded trail in a loop with lots of room for safe passing without meeting any teams head on. The trail is very obvious, though the race course will be well marked.1km Race Route:This route utilizes trails through wooded trails. Primarily crusher dust this trail is also in part dirt road and wooded wilderness trail.Notice to Participants: COMING SOONRegistration:
*In advance only
*NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION*
**Deadline to register is Wednesday, April 2nd at 11:59pm.Schedule (subject to change)8:00am: Participant check-in/handing-over of bibs/ equipment checks9:00am: 3km Canicross Start10:00am: 1km Canicross StartAll participants are to be on site by 8:30am for registration and equipment checks.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 ParticipantsMAHDS Code of ConductBoth of these documents can be found on the MAHDS website HERE
1 Dog Canicross Standard (3KM)
1 Dog Canicross Sprint (1KM)3km Race route:This route is varied cross country trail. You'll cover dirt road and wooded trail in a loop with lots of room for safe passing without meeting any teams head on. The trail is very obvious, though the race course will be well marked.1km Race Route:This route utilizes trails through wooded trails. Primarily crusher dust this trail is also in part dirt road and wooded wilderness trail.Notice to Participants: COMING SOONRegistration:
*In advance only
*NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION*
**Deadline to register is Wednesday, April 2nd at 11:59pm.Schedule (subject to change)8:00am: Participant check-in/handing-over of bibs/ equipment checks9:00am: 3km Canicross Start10:00am: 1km Canicross StartAll participants are to be on site by 8:30am for registration and equipment checks.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 ParticipantsMAHDS Code of ConductBoth of these documents can be found on the MAHDS website HERE
HHH Spring Rust Buster 2025