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1966 Centennial Olympic Pkwy NE, Conyers GA

Sunday, October 5th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

North American Canicross presents STEEPLECHASE STAMPEDE! Come join us October 5th at the Georgia International Horse Park for our In-Person CANICROSS RACE! Held at the prestigious Georgia International Horse Park, renowned as the site of The 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, this event is not to be missed!

🏞️ Course Details

Distance: 5k and 10k course is classified as a technical trail running race.
Terrain: Participants should be prepared for uneven terrain, elevation changes, and natural features such as roots, rocks, and narrow paths.
Water Stations: There will be 1 water / aid station on the course.
Eligibility: Registered children under 15 will need to run with a registered adult.

🏅 Race Formats

10k Race: IS 2 LAPS.
Sprint Distance: New this year is a 1.25 miles distance!
Tri-Hound Crown: Complete all three distances and earn the prestigious Tri-Hound title!
Dog Participation: The dog you start with must be the same dog you complete the entire challenge with across all distances.

🎖️ Awards and Prizes

The final time for the Tri-Hound Crown will be the combined total of all individual event finish times.

If you do not wish to run all three distances, you may register for one or two individual events. However, this will not qualify you for the Tri-Hound Crown. Additionally, if you are interested in running with different dogs, we encourage you to register for each race individually.

🐾 Dog-Friendly Race

New to canicross or training a pup? Join us for the Dog-Friendly Trail Race class right after the competitive canicross event!

Requirements: Dog-Friendly 5K requirements will be less restrictive.
Leashes: Face leads, flexi/retractable leashes, and no-pull harnesses are not allowed.
Limit: Limit of 2 dogs per participant at a time.

💻 Virtual Option

Can’t join us on race day? No problem! We’ve got a virtual option for you! Virtual racers complete the course on their own time and turf. Run, jog, or walk the distance from anywhere and submit your results online. It’s a great way to be part of the event no matter where you are!

You’ll have until October 31st to complete your run and submit your results.

🐕 Canicross Requirements

All dogs running in canicross are required to wear designated canicross gear. Harnesses that have “Y” chest bands and do not restrict the dogs movement, bungee lead 4' - 6’ ft attached to a hands-free waist belt must be worn for those running in the canicross class. Only one dog can be run at a time, unless in the 2-Dog Canicross Class or Dog Friendly Class.

🏨 Accommodation

Hotel: Book your stay at LA Quinta Conyers with our group rate of just $109 + tax per night (choose two double beds or one king). Want to stay Sunday night too? Enjoy an extra night for only $99 + tax! Additionally, pet fees are waived for our group! That’s a $25 savings per pet, per night! Booking at this rate is available till 9/14. BOOK HERE

🏕️ Camping

Camping is available at GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL HORSE PARK. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CAMPING FEE UPON REGISTERING. There are RV Hook Up's at the Equestrian Core of the Horse Park. Tent Camping and Dry RV Camping will be at the Steeplechase field and parking lot. CAMP FIRES, GRILLING OR ANY OPEN FLAMES ARE NOT ALLOWED.

⏰ Race Day Schedule

All Races will be chip-timed and have a rolling start based on event size. Canicross will have 2 dog start lines in 10 second intervals. We will be breaking up people into groups based on estimated finish times to pace our runners and prevent competitor congestion.

PACKET PICKUP WILL BEGIN ON-SITE AT 6:30 AM ALONG WITH RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

🌅 Start Times

7:30 AM: 10k Canicross / Tri-Hound Crown Races
8:00 AM: 5k Canicross Races
8:45 AM: 10k Dog Friendly Races
9:00 AM: 5k DOG Friendly Races
9:30 AM: SPRINT RACES

THERE IS A 2:30 PM CUT OFF FOR ALL RACERS.

📝 Rules & Regulations

No transfers, refunds, or deferments allowed. Although this is a dog event, we have a “NO GREET” POLICY. Dogs must be kept on a leash and under owner/handler’s control at all times both in the parking lot and event area. Dogs should NOT interact with other dogs or humans while attending our event. MUZZLES are allowed and can be worn on course as long as the dog has ample room for panting.