Welcome to the annual Animal Run/Walk and Canicross (canine cross-country) event. A community of athletes creating a better, loving and more sustainable world through outdoor exercise, animal kindness and environmental awareness. The Mission: The Animal Run’s vegan foot races raise funds for various animal welfare organizations, helping them save the …
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Welcome to the annual Animal Run/Walk and Canicross (canine cross-country) event. A community of athletes creating a better, loving and more sustainable world through outdoor exercise, animal kindness and environmental awareness.
The Mission: The Animal Run’s vegan foot races raise funds for various animal welfare organizations, helping them save the lives of, find homes for, heal and comfort animal residents in need. Animal Run encourages athletes to support vegan businesses that promote human health and a thriving world.
10K – A spiral course that first circles the lake, then the flat park, then explores the hill. Plenty of dirt (85%) with some road (15%). Elevation gain 628 ft. Trail shoes are required. Poles will help. Astounding views.
5K – A challenging course with some road but mostly a single-track trail and a nearly mile-long steep climb. Trail shoes are required. Poles will help. The last .3 miles is flat and fast dirt straight away. Elevation gain 628 ft. Astounding views.
Chewbacca’s 2-mile flat bike path. 1st mile is a loop around the lake. 2nd mile is to-and-from the pier. This is a casual course with gorgeous views. There are no awards for this option.
What is Canicross? Canicross can be run with one dog, always attached to the runner. The runner wears a waist belt or hip harness to minimize stress on the back lumbar area. The dog wears a specifically designed harness for safe and unrestricted joint movement. The two are joined by a bungee cord or elastic line that reduces shock to both human and dog when the dog pulls. If you’re new to the sport, here is how to get started.
Benefitting Rancho Compasion of Nicasio, CA, an urban sanctuary for all. Marin County’s only farm animal sanctuary, Rancho Compasión, invites you to step into compassion and community.
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