CANICROSS PACERS RUN - DEL MAR BEACH

Early morning low-tide run at Del Mar Beach! Yes, its time to run & swim with your doggo! Its a “run your own pace event”. Poky, slow, average, or roadrunner fast, make it a fun run, or a genuine workout, it’s your run.
You will get WET & SANDY!
Note: If your dog is a leash puller, then Canicross is for you! Pullers welcomed!

Location: 1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar
Meet in front of the Del Mar Powerhouse building by the curb. Park early!!

Ability: All Levels
Distance: 3.5-ish miles on flat firm packed sand at Low Tide. Easy!
Run Direction: TBD at event. Southwards towards Torrey Pines Inlet, or North to Del Mar Dog Beach Inlet.
Swim: If you determine that the depth & current is safe, your team can swim the Del Mar Dog Beach Inlet to the other side and back!
Note: You will get wet & full of sand! No complaints! There's outdoor showers to rinse you & your dog at the Del Mar Powerhouse. Yay!

Photos & videos are taken at the MeetUp. Let us know in advance if you want to decline on this.

See videos below for inspiration (paste into browser)…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bozc4egNnbY&t=41s

Canicross Beach Race
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBwmtU-Vaek

Suggested Equipment:
Note: I wear light weight or minimalist running shoes. They will get wet!

1. Canicross Belt or Runner's Hands-free belt.
2. Dog Harness w/ leash attachment on the back. No "restricted" harnesses.
3. Dog Leash or Canicross Bungee leash.
4. Water & Treats - For you & your dog.
5. Wag Bags provided at Park
6. Dogs must have current rabies vaccine & license.

*Please, no dogs younger than 1 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. Please read all below. 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.