Who is the Adventure Canine Challenge for?
Everyone!
Can I do it?
Any body type, age, and activity level is welcome at the Adventure Canine Challenge! The point is to share an adventure with your dog and have fun, so yes you can!
Can my dog do it?
The Adventure Canine Challenge welcomes dogs of all sizes, ages, and athletic abilities. Reactive dogs and in-tact dogs are welcome to join in the fun too!
Is timing required?
There is no requirement to be timed during your participation in the Adventure Canine Challenge. About 60% of our participants walk. There is also the option to do just one lap.
Gear up!
What should we wear for the Adventure Canine Challenge?
For humans, we recommend activewear and shoes you don’t mind getting wet and dirty. The terrain is uneven and incudes mud, water, and hills, so plan accordingly for your adventure!
Sunscreen is highly recommended for humans.
The only requirement we have for dogs is that they be leashed for the entire time they are on race grounds. The type of leash is up to you. Please remember to respect other dogs' space.
Flea and tick prevention is recommended for dogs.
Course Details
The Course
The Adventure Canine Challenge course is a roughly 5K (3.1 miles) route that consists of two laps around a very natural path.
Plan for there to be some high grass, rough terrain, steep hills, moderately deep water (about 4-5 feet max), sticky mud, and other natural challenges.
Obstacles and Challenges
The Adventure Caning Challenge offers a variety of dynamic challenges for you and your pup to experience growth through!
The course features both natural and man-made obstacles, typically ranging from object traversals, short swims/wading, crawl-unders, agility/focus based tasks, and more.
The obstacles are easy enough that everyone can do them with any size dog. No obstacle requires dogs to be carried.
You can expect between 8-12 obstacles per 1.5 mile lap. While looking at previous photos might give you an idea of the types of obstacles, the variety changes each year.
Things to Note for Race Day
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Gates open at 8:00 AM Central Time on race days. Please do not arrive earlier than 8:00 AM.
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Check in begins 1 hour before each wave. Show your ticket at the registration table to receive your race packet.
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There will be a safety debrief 15 minutes prior to each wave beginning. All race participants must be present at this meeting, so please allow time for check in and meeting attendance.
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Participants are released in 30-second intervals to allow for space along the route. The first participant is released at the exact wave start time.
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Once you complete your laps, you are welcome to hang out and enjoy the property and cheer on other participants.
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Port-a-Potties and a cold water shower will be available for those who need it.
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Water will be provided for humans and dogs. You may bring your own food.