Categories
Race categories are self chosen, meaning we leave it up to you to enter the category that is appropriate for your skill level, fitness, and racing experience.
Competitive Classes
Canicross
If you’re into trail running, this category is for you. Racing canicross means you can run or walk your way around the course attached by a waist belt to 1 dog, pulling you. Open to anyone 10 years or older, but under 16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.
Ages: Participants must be 10 years and over, dogs must be 12 months and over
Distance: 2km approx
Bikejoring
If you’re reasonably fit and know how to ride a bike, this category is for you. Open to anyone 16 years or older. This is a competitive class using a mountain bike and 1 dog.
Ages: Participants must be 16 years and over, dogs must be 12 months and over
Distance: 4km approx
1 Dog Open
You’ve raced at least a few times now. You train, you and your teammate are fit and know how to use a scooter. 1 Dog Open is a great test of skill and fitness. Open to anyone 16 years or older. This is a competitive class using a scooter and 1 dog.
Ages: Participants must be 16 years and over, dogs must be 12 months and over
Distance: 3km approx
2 Dog Open
You’ve raced a fair bit. Probably different disciplines. You train, you and your team are fit and know how to use a scooter. 2 Dog Open is a great test of skill and fitness. Open to anyone 16 years or older. This is a competitive class using a scooter and 2 dogs.
Ages: Participants must be 16 years and over, dogs must be 12 months and over
Distance: 4km approx
3 Dog Open
You’ve raced a lot. You are experienced in the smaller categories. You train, you and your team are fit and know how to use a rig. Open to anyone 16 years or older. This is a competitive class using a rig and 3 dogs.
Ages: Participants must be 16 years and over, dogs must be 12 months and over
Distance: 4km approx
4 Dog Open
You’ve raced a lot. You are experienced in the smaller categories. You train, you and your team are fit and know how to use a rig. Open to anyone 16 years or older. This is a competitive class using a rig and 4 dogs.
Ages: Participants must be 16 years and over, dogs must be 12 months and over
Distance: 5km approx
6 Dog Open
You’ve raced a lot. You are experienced in the 4 dog category. You train, you and your team are fit and know how to use a rig. Open to anyone 16 years or older. This is a competitive class using a rig and 6 dogs.
Ages: Participants must be 16 years and over, dogs must be 12 months and over
Distance: 5km approx
Social Classes
Novice
This is our entry level category. If you are a complete beginner that has competed in two or less previous races, this class is for you. This class uses a scooter and 1 dog. If Novices do not feel confident to move to Open after their three races but have enjoyed the vibe and want to carry on racing (which we hope they will!) they may continue to race the rest of the season in Touring.
Ages: Participants must be 16 years and over, dogs must be 12 months and over
Distance: 2km approx
Touring
This is a social class using a scooter and 1 – 2 dogs. Touring is for people or dogs who don’t feel skilled or fit enough to run in Open. If you don’t have time to train or you and your dog is still learning, this category is for you.
Ages: Participants must be 16 years and over, dogs must be 12 months and over
Distance: 2km approx
Veteran
This is an elective social class for older dogs using a scooter and 1 – 2 dogs
Ages: Participants must be 16 years and over, dogs must be 7 years and over
Distance: 2km approx
Junior Classes
Mini Peewee
A class for young children accompanied by an adult, mini peewees ride with an adult on a short track using 1 dog
Age: Children 3 – 6 years
Distance: 0.5km approx
Peewee
A class for older children, peewees can elect to ride solo or with an adult using 1 dog
Age: Children 7 – 10 years
Distance: 0.5km approx
Junior
Our junior category has been tailored to provide children and teenagers with an appropriate level of challenge, without placing too much strain on the younger participants. This is a class uses a scooter and 1 dog.
Age: Children 10 – 16 years
Distance: 2km approx