Presenting the 4 X Paw Challenge!
This is a team challenge that covers 4 stages. The 4 stages will consist of 2 different lengths trails one being sprint which will also be used for juniors. Two stages will include a variation of the long course but with the ease of all 4 stages being at a single venue.
The challenge will be over 3 days and can be tackled with a pool of dogs per competitor, per class across the weekend.
A Musher's Meal meal will be provided for each competitor on Saturday afternoon between races. This will be a Hog Roast with vegetarian and vegan options availble.
Teams will be randomly picked by a live draw once entries close. The date of the draw will be announced on our Facebook page.
This early season event should be a great way to gauge your dog's fitness levels before the start of club championships or heading off to races outside of the UK.
We also appreciate temperatures at this time of year may not be ideal, however this has been the case most months over the last few race seasons. This will obviously be a huge consideration nearer the time and will dictate our final trail distances. We will not put dogs at risk as their welfare is first and foremost in our minds.
Adult classes will be:
DR 6-8
DR 4-6
DR 2-4
DS 2
DS 1
DB 1
DCF 1
DCM 1
All the classes, except canicross will be split between Open, Nordic and Freight. Canicross will be a male/female split.
Junior classes will be split into ages 11-14 years and 15-17 years.
Juniors will not be part of the random selection, they can choose their team mate within the same age group and it doesn't matter which class that team mate is racing in.
The 15-17 years will do the full long course and the 11-14 will do the shorter course. We will not have under 11's compete due to time restraints fitting in the 4 stages.
Juniors will compete in the Saturday and Sunday races.
Adult results will be best 3 out of 4, juniors will be best 2 out of 3.
Important Competitors Information
Competitors must:
· agree to provide their own third party liability insurance to cover all activities they may undertake at the event
· acknowledge they are participating at their own risk
· agree they will not hold the Race Organisers, the local authorities or the sponsors liable for any injury, accident or damage to themselves, their handles, their dogs or any of their equipment
· ensure all dogs have been microchipped before the race
· ensure that all equipment is fit for purpose
· agree to comply with all race rules
confirm that all of their participating dogs are over the age of 18 months and their ages and microchip details will be entered onto the chip list form, which will be submitted to the race organisers at registration
Please see our website www.uk-sleddogs.co.uk for all rules including dog welfare.
Event Area
The event will take place in Santon Downham, Thetford Forest. The directions to the event will be included in the welcome pack.
Facilities
Camping @ £10 per unit per night, Day Parking, toilets and caterer on-site
Entry Fees
Over 18's 1st entry =£55, Second entry = £50
Juniors = £45
Event Merchandise
Exclusive design event hoodies and t-shirts are available to order
4xPaw Challenge 2025 merch | Nordikota
