Canicross USA 2.0

🚨 ATTENTION 2026 DRYLAND RACE ORGANIZERS 🚨

Looking to have your event recognized on the international stage? Applications are now open for 2026 IFSS-accredited dryland races through USFSS! 🐕🏃‍♂️

✅ Accreditation is FREE
✅ Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
✅ More accredited race opportunities are available this season

📅 Fall 2026 event organizers: Submit your application by July 15, 2026 to be considered in the first review round and included on the published USFSS calendar.

⚠️ Applications submitted less than 70 days before an event may not receive accreditation, so don't wait!

USFSS will work directly with selected Race Giving Organizations (RGOs) throughout the accreditation process before final approval by IFSS.

📋 Apply now:
https://forms.gle/oUPMca4GE1YuGgEW8

ℹ️ Learn more:
https://usfss.org/world-cup-race-accreditation/

Help grow dryland mushing, canicross, bikejoring, scooter, and rig racing across the United States and beyond. 🌎🐾

‼ ILLINOIS ‼

Join the fun at the Tails on the Trails 2K & 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at beautiful Case Creek Valley in Illinois!

Whether you're a seasoned runner, casual walker, or just looking for an excuse to spend the day outdoors with your dog, this event is for you. Enjoy scenic trails winding through woodlands and pastures while supporting the animals of the Rock Island County Animal Shelter.

🐕 Dog-friendly 2K & 5K Fun Run/Walk
🏃 Optional 5K Obstacle Course Challenge
🏅 Finisher Dog Tag Medal for all participants
🦴 Treats for every four-legged finisher
👕 Custom event shirt and race swag
💧 Hydration stations for humans and pups
❤️ Benefits the Rock Island County Animal Shelter

No pressure, no timing chips, no competition—just a fun-filled morning on the trails with your favorite adventure buddy. Walk, jog, or run at your own pace and celebrate crossing the finish line together. 🐾

📋: raceroster.com/events/2026/117580/case-creek-tails-on-trails-fall-2k-and-5k-run-walk

‼ GEORGIA ‼

The Standing Boy Trail Festival is bringing a dedicated Canicross 10 Miler to Columbus, GA on September 19, 2026!

Run side-by-side with your canine partner on the flowing singletrack trails of the beautiful Standing Boy Trail System, where smooth, fast trails wind through the woods and along the Chattahoochee River. To keep the experience safe and enjoyable, the canicross race will start 5 minutes after the traditional 10-mile race and follow an opposing loop to reduce trail congestion.

Whether you're chasing a PR, building race experience with your dog, or simply looking for a memorable trail adventure, this is a fantastic opportunity to hit one of Georgia's premier trail systems with your four-legged teammate.

🏃‍♀️🐕 Canicross 10 Miler
📅 September 19, 2026
📍 Standing Boy Trails – Columbus, GA
🌲 Fast, flowing singletrack trails
❤️ Race proceeds support the Standing Boy Trail System

Who's ready to put some miles on the trail with their best running partner? 🐾💨

📋: ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132537

‼ PENNSYLVANIA ‼

Join Trails 4 Tails for an unforgettable day on the trails featuring a 40-Mile Ultra, 40-Mile Team Relay, and 25K+ through scenic forests, open fields, winding singletrack, and historic landmarks. Every mile supports a great cause while showcasing some of the area's most beautiful terrain.

🌲 Run through the Chestnut Orchard
🏞️ Take in lake views when conditions allow
🏛️ Pass historic sites including Rummel Farm and the Mary Ann Furnace area
🔄 New year, new challenge—courses alternate direction every year for a fresh experience

Choose your adventure:
🔥 40-Mile Ultra – 7 loops, 4,200+ feet of elevation gain
🤝 40-Mile Relay – Team up with friends and conquer the course together
⛰️ 25K+ – The perfect distance for runners looking to step up their trail game

And let's talk aid stations... 😍
🥓 Bacon
🥟 Pierogies
🧀 Grilled cheese
🌮 Quesadillas
🥒 Pickles
🥤 Tailwind, Coke, Ginger Ale, and plenty more runner favorites

Whether you're chasing an ultra finish, rallying a relay team, or tackling your first longer trail race, Trails 4 Tails offers incredible trails, a welcoming atmosphere, and plenty of reasons to celebrate every mile.

🐕 Bonus: This is a dog-friendly event, making it a great option for runners looking to hit the trails with their four-legged adventure partner.

📋: ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132173

‼ NEW YORK ‼

The Inaugural Greek Peak Running Festival is bringing trail running, mountain adventures, and canicross fun together for one unforgettable weekend!🏔️🐾

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or tackling your first trail race, you'll find scenic woodland paths, rewarding climbs, and incredible views waiting on the slopes of Greek Peak. And for dog-powered athletes, there's a canicross-friendly race option so you can hit the trails with your favorite running partner by your side. 🐕🏃

✨ What to expect:
🌲 Beautiful mountain trails for all experience levels
🐾 Canicross-friendly racing
🏔️ Challenging climbs and scenic descents
🎢 Family fun at the mountain coaster
💦 Indoor waterpark access nearby
🍔 Post-race food and drinks at Trax Pub & Grill
🍺 Legendary après-race vibes on the outdoor deck

This festival is built for runners, families, and dog lovers alike—making it the perfect destination race to turn into a full weekend adventure.

📋: raceroster.com/events/2026/114967/greek-peak-running-festival

‼ INDIANA ‼

🌲🐾 Looking for a dog-friendly trail race this summer? Oakadoke Trail Runs is back on August 1st at Creekside Trails in Valparaiso!

Grab your running shoes, leash up your trail buddy, and hit some of the most scenic single-track in the Midwest. With 4-mile, 9-mile, and 18-mile distances available, there's an adventure waiting for every runner and every pace.

Expect:
🌿 Beautiful wooded trails and lush greenery
⛰️ Rolling hills and fun terrain
💧 Pond views along the course
🐕 Dog-friendly racing
🍔 A post-race burger waiting at the finish
🏕️ Camping options before or after race day
🎉 A welcoming trail community atmosphere

Whether you're brand new to trail running or a seasoned trail veteran, Oakadoke delivers the perfect mix of challenge, scenery, and summer trail vibes.

📋: trailblazerrunning.co/oakadoke-trail-runs

‼ VIRGINIA ‼

Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race, which returns on October 3, 2026, bringing an unforgettable day of trail running, adventure, and dog-powered fun to the Commonwealth of Virginia!

Whether you're chasing a podium finish or simply looking for a great day outdoors with your canine teammate, Rehab Rover has something for everyone:

🐕 Competitive Canicross 5K & 10K
🐾 NEW for 2026: The 1.25-Mile Bel-Mutt Stakes sprint race
🌲 Dog-Friendly 5K Trail Run
💻 Virtual race option for teams participating from anywhere

Set on the beautiful Veterinary Rehabilitation Services of Virginia campus, runners can expect scenic technical trails, rolling terrain, water crossings, and plenty of opportunities to strengthen the bond with their dogs along the way.

And the fun doesn't stop at the finish line! 🎉

Stick around for the Rehab Rover Finisher's Festival featuring:
🍻 The Dog House Biergarten
🎶 Live music
🌮 Food trucks
🛍️ Vendor Village
🐕 Canine massage and wellness services
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities

Even better, this year's event supports Green Dogs Unleashed, helping rescue dogs find the homes they deserve. ❤️

Every participant receives a finisher medal, and early registrants will also receive an event t-shirt.

📋: runsignup.com/Race/VA/Gordonsville/TheRehabRoverCanicrossandTrailRace

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Bikejöring is one of the most exciting dog-powered sports, where a dog runs out front and pulls a bike while connected by a bungee line. It combines speed, teamwork, communication, and trust between dog and rider.

All you need to get started is a dog, a bike, a properly fitted harness, a bungee line, a bikejoring antenna, and the right safety gear.

Today we're celebrating the incredible teams who hit the trails together and the dogs who love to run, pull, and explore. Here's to more adventures, more miles, and more time spent doing what we love with our best friends 🐕💨

‼ MICHIGAN ‼

Looking for a fun, supportive way to get out on the trails with your dog this summer? Join Leashed Favorite every Sunday in June at Sleepy Hollow State Park for FREE Canipull Club meetups!

Whether you're training for races, building fitness, working on confidence, or simply looking for a great excuse to hit the trails with your dog, these weekly group runs and walks are open to all experience levels. Come to one meetup or join them all and collect Canipull Club tokens along the way!

📍 Sleepy Hollow State Park (Michigan)
🗓️ Sundays in June
⏰ 8:30 AM

✨ New this season: Anyone, anywhere can participate in the end-of-month 5K Challenge! Complete a 5K with your dog and submit your results to join the fun.

🔗 Register for free meetups:
https://forms.gle/5Qosu1294qYocLNK9

🔗 Meetup details & locations:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x0_07gvDSOVOh2wLeAshgbpvICBuS3-0T9ta8QpIqBM/edit?tab=t.8xx5wtvvv575

🔗 Submit your 5K Challenge results:
https://forms.gle/DwqHJhJYjYd7P5C19

‼ MONTANA ‼

Runners and adventure pups, this is one of the most scenic dog-friendly trail weekends of the year! Join the 18th Annual Canine Classic at Paws Up on August 22–23, 2026 in beautiful Greenough, Montana. 🌲🐕

Choose your adventure:
🏃 Half Marathon
🏃‍♀️ 5-Mile Run
🚶 2-Mile Run/Walk
🥾 Untimed Hike
💻 Virtual option available

Run, hike, or walk alongside your dog through stunning Montana trails, creekside paths, forests, and open pasture views — with dogs welcome (and even allowed off-leash in designated trap-free areas). Afterward, stick around for the gourmet picnic lunch, swag, raffles, and all the dog-loving community vibes. 🍔🐾

❤️ Proceeds benefit Working Dogs for Conservation, helping conservation detection dogs protect wildlife and wild places.

This is more than a race weekend — it’s a bucket-list adventure for runners and their dogs.

📋: runsignup.com/Race/MT/Greenough/AnnualCanineClassic