Join us this Fall on Saturday, October 17th for our inaugural Ganondagan Canicross Race and Dog-Friendly Races at the Historic Ganondagan Site in Victor, NY.

EVENT OPTIONS:

* Canicross 5K Trail Race: A competitive, dog-powered trail race
* Dog-Friendly 5K Trail Race: Open to runners and walkers with or without dogs.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

* A Finisher Medal (and one for your pup too!)
* A Goodie bag that includes things for both you and your pup
* A Chip-timed bib

WHY WE RUN:

* This year, a portion of the race proceeds will go to a local dog rescue and Ganondagan State Historic Site

CANICROSS IS DOG-POWERED TRAIL RUNNING: both human and dog wear harnesses connected by a bungee line, and the dog is encouraged to pull you. Its an exciting, teamwork-driven way to enjoy the trails!

CANICROSS CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

* Non-restrictive harness for your dog
* Hands-free waist belt for the runner
* Bungee line connecting dog to runner
* Dogs must run ahead or alongside, not behind the runner

DOG-FRIENDLY 5K RULES:

OPEN TO ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS WITH OR WITHOUT DOGS

* Dogs must be leashed (no retractables or leashes over 6 ft)
* No head collars (e.g., Halti or Gentle Leaders) while running

DOG POLICY (VERY IMPORTANT!):

* NO GREET POLICY No dog-to-dog greeting, and please ask the dog's handler before any dog-to-human greetings
* Dogs must be leashed and under control at all times on the grounds unless you are in the designated dog park
* NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES or leashes longer than 6ft
* Basket Muzzles allowed if they permit full panting
* You are responsible for your dogs behavior at all times

AWARDS:

* - Top 3 Female and Top 3 Male in each race
* - Top 3 Female and Top 3 Male in each age division in 5-year age groups.

WEATHER PLAN:
The race will proceed rain or shine, unless extreme weather occurs
In that case:

We may delay the start time. If it would be unsafe even with a delay, well switch to a virtual format

Additional Race information can be found here: https://www.dogsthatrun.net/ganondagan-race-2026