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North American canicross titling program

About

General Regulation

Programs Offered

North American Cancross (NACC) was founded in June of 2019 for the purpose of promoting Canicross as a competitive sport in the United States.

Programs Offered

General Regulation

Programs Offered

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.

General Regulation

General Regulation

General Regulation

All events are open to any and all persons without discrimination who shall exhibit good sportsmanship and uphold the standards set forth in these rules and regulations

Prizes & Awards

Jr. Runner Program

General Regulation

North American Canicross is awarding its competitors a series of Challenge Coins at each Titled achievement!

Team Registration

Jr. Runner Program

Jr. Runner Program

All breeds and skill levels welcome! Teams must be registered in order to compete in North American Canicross events and titling programs.

Jr. Runner Program

Jr. Runner Program

Jr. Runner Program

NEW TO OUR TITLING PROGRAM!   

The North American Canicross Junior Runner Program is for children twelve years old to eighteen years old. It was designed to encourage youth involvement in canicross as a fun, family-friendly sport and to promote responsible pet ownership.

TITLING PROGRAM

About

North American Cancross (NACC) was founded in June of 2019 for the purpose of promoting Canicross as a competitive sport in the United States.


Competitors may compete with any dog, purebred and/or mixed breed, 12 months or older. The goal of the  sport is to demonstrate the competitor’s skill and expertise in training and performance. Canicross is meant to highlight the fundamental elements of a dog(s) and human running team: strength, confidence, speed, communication and all around athleticism. All who want to compete in the North American Canicross titling program must register a dog with NACC in order to enter the dog in the titling program and in future sanctioned events. 


NACC’s titling program seeks to maintain and promote the highest standards for competition in canicross for dog and human running teams and canine sports enthusiasts at all different levels. NACC’s standards for competition purposes are to ensure a safe activity for dogs when properly conditioned for the demands of the sport.


North American Canicross Race Competitions Standards Board


  • Lizzie Hill - Officer, Strategy and Execution                              lizzie@nacanicross.com


  • Jacqui Johnson - Officer, Resources and Administration  jacqui@nacanicross.com


  • Alexis Karpf - Officer, Marketing and Operations                 alexis@nacanicross.com



Hook Up And Chase Tail!

All breeds and skill levels welcome! Teams must be registered in order to compete in North American Canicross events and titling programs.

team registration

Programs Offered

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. 

Jr. Runner Program

The North American Canicross Junior Runner Program is for children twelve years old to eighteen years old. It was designed to encourage youth involvement in canicross as a fun, family-friendly sport and to promote responsible pet ownership.  

Dogs and junior runners may compete in the Junior Runner Program the same as registered members in the North American Canicross Titling Program.



General Regulation

Competitors may compete with any dog, purebred and/or mixed breed, 12* months or older.  


Dogs suffering from any deformity, injury or illness that may put a dog at risk of injury or further injury by participating in the title program



 

Prizes & Awards

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.  



 

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