Four More Miles (nordic only race)

March 15, 8:00 am
Larose Forest P1 parking lot

RACE CLASS
4-dog sled – 6 km (4 miles) (Nordic*)

*Nordic = any dog that is a purebred northern breed, or could reasonably be expected to be able to get a Performance Event Number (PEN) as an apparent northern purebred (without papers).

REGISTRATION
Race fee $15 for the day, in addition to a paid seasonal Mush Larose membership, or weekend membership: https://mushlarose.ca/membership. Everyone must pre-register to participate in this event; simply email your entry to events@mushlarose.ca. Registration deadline: March 12 at midnight.

The schedule will be emailed to the participants on Thursday.

Race meeting notes will be emailed in advance – this is a MUST read. There will be a password in the notes that you must know to prove you have read them. Anyone who doesn’t know the password will not be allowed to race. Reminder: this is a fun race, please be kind, helpful and understanding with less experienced racers.

PROOF OF DOG VACCINATIONS
All dogs must be vaccinated for Rabies and Parvo/Distemper, or have a vet certified exception to run on Mush Larose trails, or at Mush Larose events. If you have not already done so this season, send proof of vaccination to sledding@mushlarose.ca at least 3 days prior to the race.

PRIZES
There will no prizes – bragging rights only.

RACE INFORMATION
Any changes or cancellation notice will be posted online at www.MushLarose.ca. Please check before you leave home, especially if conditions are questionable.

Racers under age 18 must wear a helmet and eye protection, and their parent or guardian must sign an extra waiver. Racers must be a minimum of 16 years of age, or be pre-approved by the race organizer. All sleds must have a sled bag to hold an injured dog if necessary, a snow hook sufficient to hold the team and a leash or snub-line. Dogs are required to be in harness, and should be wearing a flat non-choking collar. Any participant may be disqualified if their equipment, ability to safely manage their team, or their treatment of the dogs is deemed unacceptable by the Race Marshall.

Avoid blocking access to the start line, or distracting the teams that are waiting to leave. No loose dogs on site. Please clean up after your dogs when you are not racing. There is no water on site. Please bring your own.

Please be aware that these dogs are not all house pets. Ask the owner before you approach any dog, be respectful of the proper way to approach a dog.

More info, contact Dana Cranstone at Events@mushlarose.ca