Cold Coding
About the race
On December 14th we invite you and your dog too to join us for some loops to close out the year. This event is heavily focused on Canicross, but we also allow your running buddy on a y shaped harness and hand held leash.
No dog, no problem! You may register as a Soulo runner for the morning.
Aid, drop bags and event rules
On course we will have water and an electrolyte drink available. No single use disposable cups will be provided, so please bring your own hydration vessel for us to refill if needed.
If you need a drop bag for a multiple loop distance, we will have a table available for those.
- We do NOT serve or offer alcohol of any kind.
- We do NOT allow cowbells or any other incessant noise makers. Please clap, cheer, hoot or holler as you like.
- Leave No Trace.
- Any registered athlete showing any level of disrespect will be disqualified immediately. This applies to your crew and spectators too.
Event location and preparation
Welcome to our first official true CaniCross event, brought to you by TYDISH Running. We look forward to seeing you on a crisp December Sunday morning at Lake Geneva Ziplines and Adventures, N3232 County Road H, Lake Geneva, WI. Thank you to them for hosting us, and to you for joining us.
Keep an ice scraper and sunblock in your car at all times, as we know there are days we’ll use both. Plan what to wear, how to layer, and whether boots or shoes.
What is Canicross?
This sport is where a person runs while being attached hands free to a dog on a bungee style line and waist belt. The saying in this dog powered sport is that it’s not cheating, it’s Canicrossing!
While more popular in Europe as a way for sled dog teams to train during the off season, the sport is growing here in the States. We are eager to help the growth in any pawtastic way we can.
We just want people to get outside and bring their dog with them. Luckily, this active means has a title and a booming community.
Packet pickup and start times
- Packet pickup begins at the Lodge at 8am.
- All 3 distances start at 9am.
- Cutoff times: 10:05am for the 4 mile, 11:30am for the 8 mile.
Podium eligibility and finisher gift
Podium awards
- Rewards go to the top 3 women and top 3 men overall finishers in their respective distances.
- Only those WITH DOG are eligible for podium awards.
- If you shorten your preselected distance, you are ineligible for podium standings.
Finisher gift
All finishers will receive a cheeky something upon completion of their miles. We don’t give out medals, rather aim for something more useful-ish instead.
What your entry includes
The course
8 Miles
4 Miles
Run-ation
The loop runs on the Zipline grounds and is 4 miles. Runners choose one loop or two loops for 8 miles when signing up. The course starts with a mass start that leads up and around a hill, then continues on single track trail. Winding and technical trails are shared with mountain bikes.
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva is a community in Wisconsin, USA. The climate is humid continental, with cold winters and warm summers, so late spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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