North American canicross titling program

North American Canicross’ program includes the LIFETIME ACHIEVED MILES, RACE DOG DISTANCE, and CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES which have similar structures, but different competition standards for the canicross enthusiast.

NORTH AMERICAN CANICROSS offers the following programs:

• LIFETIME ACHIEVED MILES —Program emphasizing conditioning and training for the dog and runner alike. LIFETIME ACHIEVED MILES will include all miles that the registered dog has accumulated over the lifetime of the dog in the canicross setting.  Miles are calculated and accrued based on distances in a training setting as well as distances from qualifier races, in the 5k, 10k, 21k, and marathon class titling programs. 

• RACE DOG DISTANCE TITLES — Competitive program with emphasis on speed, endurance, and athleticism. Titles are broken down into  SPRINT DISTANCE CLASS and  5k DISTANCE CLASS  and are awarded and categorized based on completion of said qualifier races.   Awards include title certificates and a unique Challenge Coin for each categorized distance. 

• CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES — A highly competitive program which further challenges the dog and runner to be versatile in distance and speed. Championship Titles are awarded  to dogs who have completed a variety of race distances including 5k, 21k and marathon distances. CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES are recognized as Bronze through Gold as achievements are made. Recognition awards include title certificates in each categorized distance, and Challenge Coin reflecting achievement. 

North American Canicross is awarding its competitors a series of Challenge Coins at each Titled achievement stated in this document. Each Challenge Coin is unique and reflects the discipline in training, and athletic ability of the Canicross team.  Challenge coins will range in size between 1.5” to 3” and include a variety of metal and colored finishes.