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Windblown Cross Country Ski Area
1180 Turnpike Rd., New Ipswich, NH
5K TRAIL RACE
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Check-in Starts: 8:30am
Race Starts: 9:30am
Awards: Directly after race
PRE-REGISTRATION: $40
(until 4/10/20 - participants will be guaranteed a water bottle)
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $45
(cash only on race day)
This dog-friendly trail race benefits ColdSprings Healing Paws Foundation, located in New Ipswich NH and specializes in training canines and handlers for the purpose of helping people with special needs as well as training and certifying canines for therapy work. Their goal is to mentor and prepare you to leave an impact with a highly trained dog.
DIRECTIONS/PARKING: Event parking is located at 1180 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich, NH 03071
COURSE (download the STAVA APP RACE COURSE)
The race course is a 5k off road trail run/hike on well maintained XC trail that is part of the Wapack Trail. (Did You Know - The Wapack trail is one of the oldest public interstate hiking trails in the United States.) The race course skirts around the outside of the Windblown Cross Country Ski Area and makes its way up Barrett Peak through a tough single track climb, only to take a turn and come down Open Slope where you have a view of Temple Mountain. The wide cart path at the start is sprinkled with leaves, pine needs, twigs, roots, rocks.
RULES
Runner and dog must be attached at all times during the race. We highly recommend that participants use a waist-belt, cani-x line and harness. Running with dogs on a leash (hand held) is permitted provided that the dog is wearing a comfortable harness, and the point of attachment on the harness itself and not pulling from the dog’s collar. Limit of one dog per runner, we do not offer a multi-dog race category.
No dogs are allowed on Windblown Cross Country Ski area property except for those participating in the canicross. Owners must clean up after their dogs. All dogs must be under strict voice control and must be on a leash at all times. No exceptions.
Please abide by these rules or we may not be allowed to host this wonderful event again.
Medical support provided by the Local Animal Hospital/EMT
WARNING
The outside temperature can reach the 80’s at this time of year, potentially exposing dogs to heat stroke. Owners must ensure that their dogs are adequately trained for a 5k trail run/hike. They must keep their dogs well hydrated before and after the race.
AID STATION
There will also be an aid station for the dogs at the finish line. Buckets of water will be provided so that runners can sponge their dogs down. Ice will also be available in the food tent in case of an emergency.
TOILETS
There are 2 well maintained outhouses at the start/finish line.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top four overall male and female finishers, and the top male and female finisher in each of the following age groups:
AGE GROUPS
Male/Female: 10-13
Male/Female: 14-18
Male/Female: 19-39
Male/Female: 40+
AWARDS CEREMONY
The awards ceremony for the K9Cross will begin 10 minutes after the last K9 + runner have crossed the finish line. It will take us a few minutes to tally the results. In the meanwhile you can hit the refreshment table for some water for you and your K9 runner and a treat!
TIMING & RESULT
This race will be timed. At time of registration and packet pickup, you will be assigned a bib number. Please wear your bib number on the front of your shirt (please do not put on your K9) so we can see your race number as you come across the finish line. The results will be posted on the website 24 hours after the race.
COURSE (download the STAVA APP RACE COURSE)
The race course is a 5k off road trail run/hike on well maintained XC trail that is part of the Wapack Trail. (Did You Know - The Wapack trail is one of the oldest public interstate hiking trails in the United States.) The race course skirts around the outside of the Windblown Cross Country Ski Area and makes its way up Barrett Peak through a tough single track climb, only to take a turn and come down Open Slope where you have a view of Temple Mountain. The wide cart path at the start is sprinkled with leaves, pine needs, twigs, roots, rocks.
RULES
Runner and dog must be attached at all times during the race. We highly recommend that participants use a waist-belt, cani-x line and harness. Running with dogs on a leash (hand held) is permitted provided that the dog is wearing a comfortable harness, and the point of attachment on the harness itself and not pulling from the dog’s collar. Limit of one dog per runner, we do not offer a multi-dog race category.
No dogs are allowed on Windblown Cross Country Ski area property except for those participating in the canicross. Owners must clean up after their dogs. All dogs must be under strict voice control and must be on a leash at all times. No exceptions.
Please abide by these rules or we may not be allowed to host this wonderful event again.
Medical support provided by the Local Animal Hospital/EMT
WARNING
The outside temperature can reach the 80’s at this time of year, potentially exposing dogs to heat stroke. Owners must ensure that their dogs are adequately trained for a 5k trail run/hike. They must keep their dogs well hydrated before and after the race.
AID STATION
There will also be an aid station for the dogs at the finish line. Buckets of water will be provided so that runners can sponge their dogs down. Ice will also be available in the food tent in case of an emergency.
TOILETS
There are 2 well maintained outhouses at the start/finish line.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top four overall male and female finishers, and the top male and female finisher in each of the following age groups:
AGE GROUPS
Male/Female: 10-13
Male/Female: 14-18
Male/Female: 19-39
Male/Female: 40+
AWARDS CEREMONY
The awards ceremony for the K9Cross will begin 10 minutes after the last K9 + runner have crossed the finish line. It will take us a few minutes to tally the results. In the meanwhile you can hit the refreshment table for some water for you and your K9 runner and a treat!
TIMING & RESULT
This race will be timed. At time of registration and packet pickup, you will be assigned a bib number. Please wear your bib number on the front of your shirt (please do not put on your K9) so we can see your race number as you come across the finish line. The results will be posted on the website 24 hours after the race.
Event Sponsors
If you would like to Sponsor this event, please download Sponsorship letter
In-Kind Donors
If you would like to be an In-Kind donor of this event, please contact Race Coordinator @ k9CrossRace@gmail.com
Booths
If you would like to have a Booth at this event, please contact Race Coordinator @ k9CrossRace@gmail.com
JOIN IN ON THE FUN
Help us make this the best dog event on the PLANET! As a volunteer you will be supporting the Monadnock Community.
FAQs
Are there age requirements for volunteering? Yes, as we would love everyone's help we do require that all volunteers be at least 11 years old.
What if a large group wants to volunteer? Great! Please email K9CrossRace@gmail.com for more details and to get your group signed up!
Can I run AND volunteer? Our race day positions last the duration of the race.
Still have Questions? Email K9CrossRace@gmail.com
FAQs
Are there age requirements for volunteering? Yes, as we would love everyone's help we do require that all volunteers be at least 11 years old.
What if a large group wants to volunteer? Great! Please email K9CrossRace@gmail.com for more details and to get your group signed up!
Can I run AND volunteer? Our race day positions last the duration of the race.
Still have Questions? Email K9CrossRace@gmail.com
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