Verified active-dog events
A field guide for canicross, canine OCR, trail races, and destination hikes with source-backed participation notes.
8
events tracked
6
confirmed
1
needs review
1
rejected
Evidence first
Dog-friendly venue language is not enough for confirmation.
Directory
Trail-running event with both a competitive canicross race and a casual dog-friendly 5K.
Last verified 2026-06-17
Review evidenceVirginia trail race with competitive canicross distances and a casual dog-friendly option.
Last verified 2026-06-17
Review evidenceMountain trail ultra weekend with a canine start listed alongside the human distances.
Last verified 2026-06-17
Review evidenceCanine OCR lead in Indianapolis with dog participation flagged by NACC's race board.
Last verified 2026-06-17
Review evidenceWinter dog-running event focused on canicross, with dog-friendly leash setup language.
Last verified 2026-06-17
Review evidenceDog-forward trail event with a pup dash, 5K, and 10K advertised for teams running side by side.
Last verified 2026-06-17
Review evidenceScenic trail-race lead classified as dog-friendly by NACC, but dog-on-course rules need direct organizer confirmation.
Last verified 2026-06-17
Review evidenceExcluded example: a trail race that explicitly says dogs are not permitted.
Last verified 2026-06-17
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