VIRTUAL Tailspin Trail Races
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $23.86 - $40.06
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to unleash your competitive spirit at the VIRTUAL Tailspin Trail Races on Saturday, September 20th, 2025! This exciting event invites participants from all over to join in the fun from the comfort of their own location, with a vibrant atmosphere that encourages both human and canine athletes to shine.
Choose from a variety of race distances tailored for all abilities and ages. The 2.5km Canitrail is perfect for dogs aged 12 months and older, while the 1km Canitrail is designed for younger pups aged 10 months and above. For those who prefer to run solo, the 5km Trail Race offers a great opportunity to enjoy the trails without a furry companion. Remember, registration is required in advance, with the deadline set for Wednesday, September 17th at midnight. Don’t miss this chance to bond with your four-legged friend or challenge yourself on the trails—mark your calendars for this exciting day of racing in Halifax!
Choose from a variety of race distances tailored for all abilities and ages. The 2.5km Canitrail is perfect for dogs aged 12 months and older, while the 1km Canitrail is designed for younger pups aged 10 months and above. For those who prefer to run solo, the 5km Trail Race offers a great opportunity to enjoy the trails without a furry companion. Remember, registration is required in advance, with the deadline set for Wednesday, September 17th at midnight. Don’t miss this chance to bond with your four-legged friend or challenge yourself on the trails—mark your calendars for this exciting day of racing in Halifax!
Organiser's Description
Where: Wherever you are!
When: Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Classes Offered:
Canitrail: Designated canitrail rather than canicross due to a few technical passages on the route, this harness dog sport discipline combines cross country or trail racing with harness dog or sled dog sports. This activity involves both human and runner working together. The human drives the direction of the team, while their 4-legged partner assists by propelling them forward. Canitrail is an evolution of dogsledding and while typically a dryland sport, it can also be done on hard-packed snow. Canitrail is a 1-dog sport and is the perfect entry point for you and your dog into harness dog sports. Proper harness dog sport equipment is required. 2.5km Canitrail: This race distance is suitable for dogs 12 months and older.
1km Canitrail: This race distance is suitable for dogs 10 months and older.
5km Trail Race: No dog, no problem! Join us for a 5km trail race without your 4-legged best friend. This race will be a mass start.
Registration:
*In advance only.
*NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION*
**Deadline to register is Wednesday, September 17 at midnight**
Rules for Canitrail: 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 our website HERE. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ATHLETES: The MAHDS Code of Conduct must be adhered to by all athletes.
TEMPERATURE (Canitrail classes only): We will be applying MAHDS Temperature Guidelines for this event. These guidelines lay out exactly what you can expect in terms of the Event Organizer's response to temperature changes.
When: Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Classes Offered:
Canitrail: Designated canitrail rather than canicross due to a few technical passages on the route, this harness dog sport discipline combines cross country or trail racing with harness dog or sled dog sports. This activity involves both human and runner working together. The human drives the direction of the team, while their 4-legged partner assists by propelling them forward. Canitrail is an evolution of dogsledding and while typically a dryland sport, it can also be done on hard-packed snow. Canitrail is a 1-dog sport and is the perfect entry point for you and your dog into harness dog sports. Proper harness dog sport equipment is required. 2.5km Canitrail: This race distance is suitable for dogs 12 months and older.
1km Canitrail: This race distance is suitable for dogs 10 months and older.
5km Trail Race: No dog, no problem! Join us for a 5km trail race without your 4-legged best friend. This race will be a mass start.
Registration:
*In advance only.
*NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION*
**Deadline to register is Wednesday, September 17 at midnight**
Rules for Canitrail: 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 our website HERE. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ATHLETES: The MAHDS Code of Conduct must be adhered to by all athletes.
TEMPERATURE (Canitrail classes only): We will be applying MAHDS Temperature Guidelines for this event. These guidelines lay out exactly what you can expect in terms of the Event Organizer's response to temperature changes.
VIRTUAL Tailspin Trail Races