What we’re about
Canicross is a mashup of the words “canine” and “cross country”, and is a team sport consisting of a person and dog running together. A canine athlete with his human teammate!
San Diego Canicross Trailrunners, provides local Canicross MeetUps held on trails throughout San Diego County. Canicross Training is also provided to introduce beginners to this specialized sport. We provide resource information to companies that provided canicross gear & safety equipment for you and your canine teammate.
Canicross Event MeetUps are for anyone interested in Canicross, Dog Trailrunning & Beach Running, Canicross Racing, Canicross Training, and everything & anything related to runners that race & run trails with their dogs.
All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to competitive runners.
We also encourage participation and membership in the North American Canicross, and the United States Federation of Sleddog Sports, both are involved in canicross and dog powered sports, Canicross sanctioned races, and State, National and International Championships. USFSS, is also the selection body for sending, Athletes Team USA, to compete in World Championships races and the IFSS World Championships.
Come join us, as we look forward to developing & exploring the many facets of Canicross Trailrunning & Beach Running. In time, our hope is to provide informal Canicross Racing for our San Diego Canicross enthusiasts as interest grows.
Equipment: Typically the person wears an especially designed waist belt which allows for "hands-free" running, the dog wears a specifically designed/custom-fit harness, and the two are joined by an elastic line that reduces shock to both the person and dog when the dog pulls. For long runs, a hydration pack is recommended for carrying water & nourishment, and other essentials for you & your dog. For the health of your dog, the meetups are held in cooler than 71° temperatures, and therefore held in the morning.
