Event Description

Join us this Fall on Sunday, October 17th for our inaugural Ganondagan Canicross Race and Dog-Friendly Races and Vendor event 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. It’s 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 dog’s 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, we’ll switch to a virtual format

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