Ganondagan Canicross and Dog-Friendly 5K Trail Race

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