CANICROSS PACER RUN - LA ORILLA TRAIL
Details
This is a pacer run with a 10+ min per mile. Slow & easy. We'll meet at 8:00 am, at the La Orilla Trailhead east entrance, located in Rancho Santa Fe (see map link). This is a great, 2 - 3+ mile of single/double track, dry marshland trail, partial shade, with great views of east San Elijo Ecological Reserve. Easy out & back with some sand, and minimal hill work. Optional for more mileage to add the marsh mesa or take all the way to the coast for a 7 mile run.
More information:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/la-orilla-trail--3
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Disclaimer: Canicross can be a high risk sport prone to injuries. San Diego Canicross Trailrunners and its Organizers are not liable for any injury or damage which you or dog may suffer, when choosing to engage in the events including specifically, any injury or damage resulting from the actions of any dogs, or those relating to trail conditions, weather conditions, passing of teams, contact between dogs, runners, starting and finishing the canicross trail run, spectator presence, parking at the race, and all other natural and manmade conditions of any kind whatsoever pertaining to or occurring at the San Canicross Trailrunner Events. Participants expressly assume the risk of any such damage or injury while attending any San Diego Canicross Trailrunners, and are advise to train in the sport in preparation for the event and to be knowledgeable in first aid protocol, and carry a first aid kit.
PHOTOS & VIDEOS ARE TAKEN AT THE BEGINNING & DURING EVENT. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM EVERYONE IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR PHOTO TAKEN OR TO PARTICIPATE IN MEETUP VIDEOS.
FYI: Canicross running is best performed in temperatures cooler than 68 degrees to avoid heat exhaustion in dogs, if temps are warmer than 71 degrees the meetup may be cancelled at the discretion of the Organizer for the health of the dogs.
Suggested Equipment & what to bring:
- Canicross Belt or Runner's Hands-free belt.
- Dog Harness with back leash attachment. No "run-restricted" harnesses.
- Dog Leash or Canicross Bungee leash.
- Water & Treats - For you & your dog.
- Bring your own canine & personal first aid kit.
- Wag Bags
- Rabies shot & dog license must be current.
*Please, no dogs under one year old. Their bodies are not fully developed yet and need a bit more time to grow before pulling in a harness.
***Not Recommended for Dogs with shorter muzzles, i.e Pit Bulls, Boxers, etc. May not be well suited for canicross running, because of strained breathing issues & heart stress.
***We're here for a low stress fun for Owners and their dogs! try to maintain a 6FT distance from each other.
***Should your dog show signs of aggression towards other dogs or humans, you'll be asked to leave. SIGNS: Aggressive lunging & barking, attempted nipping at muzzle, etc.
***Protect the safety of dogs and their human teammates at the meet-up all times. If your dog damages another dog or person, YOU are responsible for any damages & medical bills to the wounded party.