MAY 2, 2026 – VALGEHOBUSEMÄE
BaltoSprint 2026 is a mushing event, where everyone from beginners to advanced are welcome to participate with their dogs!
Programme
11:00 Registration, equipment and veterinary checks.
12:00 Opening of the event, introduction to sled dog sports, explanation of the trail markings and rules.
11:00-12:30 Trail opened
13:00 Starts
The awards ceremony will begin approximately one hour after the last competitor finishes.
TRAIL
Trail length is 4,2 km, for canicross junior 2,9 km, for kids canicross ca 800 m.
Trail signs: blue square (go straight), red circle (if the sign is on the left side of the road, turn left. If the sign is on the right side of the road, turn right), yellow triangle (be careful, because there is a more dangerous spot on the trail, e.g. a steep drop, turn, climb, bump in the road, etc.)
CLASSES AND AGEGROUPS
The competition will be held in the bikejoring, scooter and canicross.
Scooter
DS1 (1 dog). Juniors 14-18 y, adults from 19 y, veterans from 40 y.
DS2 (1-2 dogs). Adults from 19 y.
Bikejoring
DBW (1 dog, women)
DBM (1 dog, men)
Juniors 16-18 years, adults 19-39 years, veterans from 40 years
Canicross
DCW (with 1 dog, women)
DCM (with 1 dog, men)
Juniors 14-18 years, adults 19-39 years, veterans from 40 years
Kids canicross
DCK1 (1-dog, girls and boys), kids I age group 3-7 y.
DCK2 (1-dog, girls and boys), kids II age group 8-10 y.
DCY (1-dog, girls and boys), kids III age group 11-13 y.
Veterans compete in a separate classification if at least 5 participants from both age categories are registered in the competition class. For a separate junior classification, there must be at least 3 participants in the class. The organizer reserves the right to combine boys and girls in order to open the junior class.
We will also separately recognize first-time competitors. A first-time competitor is a person who has never previously participated in any sled dog competition in Estonia or abroad.
Competitors who start in multiple classes are asked to take into account that there may not be enough time for proper rest before their next start.
DOG CLASSES
1. OPEN:
All dogs that are not Nordic breed dogs.
2. RNB (registered nordic breeds):
RNB1: Siberian Huskies with FCI/EKL registered breed certificate.
RNB2: Alaskan Malamutes, Greenland Dogs, Yakut Laikas and Samoyeds with FCI/EKL registered breed certificate.
For Nordic sled dogs, separate classifications are held by class under the following conditions:
- At least 5 competitors with Nordic sled dogs have registered for the competition class. In this case, a separate classification will be held for Nordic sled dogs (except in dog cross).
- In scooter hauling (DS1, DS2), Nordic sled dogs are divided into two separate categories, if at least 5 implements have registered in one category:
RNB1 (Siberian huskies)
RNB2 (Alaskan malamutes, Greenland dogs, Samoyed dogs, Yakut laikas)
REQUIREMENTS FOR DOGS
All competing dogs must be healthy, vaccinated according to age (against rabies, recommended also leptospirosis and complex vaccine) and microchipped. Dogs participating in bicycle and scooter transport must be at least 18 months old on the day of the competition. In children’s dog cross classes (DCK1, DCK2, DCK3) at least 12 months old.
A Nordic breed dog must be registered with the FCI / Estonian Kennel Club with a breed certificate (except Yakut Laika sled dogs). If the dog does not have a registered breed certificate, it will compete in the open class dog category. A dog that has competed in one main class may also compete once in the dog cross class and once in the children’s dog cross class. Dogs cannot be changed during the competition. Bring your dog’s vet passport with you, because there will be a veterinary inspection on site. Starting materials will not be issued without a vet passport.
REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT
In extreme cases, a competitor may lend their sports equipment to a maximum of one competitor, provided that they have informed the competition organiser about this in the registration form and that they do not make two starts with the same sports equipment. The required equipment can be found here.
PARTICIPATION FEES AND REGISTRATION
Registration until April 26
Adults: 25€
Second start: 20€
Juniors (age on race day 14-18 y): 15€
Kids: 5€
Adults start for Baltosport memeber: 20€
The registration fee includes: timing services, a diploma, judges’ work, a stake-out area, washing facilities, and WC at the Valgehobusemäe Ski and Recreation Center.
Registration is considered successful once the registration fee has been received. The transfer must be made on the same date the registration form is submitted.
Please include the invoice number in the payment description.
A café/restaurant will be open on site at the Valgehobusemäe Ski and Recreation Center. Payment can be made by card or cash.
Location
Valgehobusemäe Ski and Recreation Center:
https://valgehobuse.ee/
It is also possible to book accommodation on site:
https://valgehobuse.ee/majutus/
Address:
Valgehobusemäe Ski and Recreation Center
Mägede village, 73412 Järva County
https://maps.app.goo.gl/n8S6yLNTvhWfMw6F7
AWARDING
Every category best three participants will be awarded with medal and diploma. Every participant will receive a diploma.
Competition rules
- Competitor’s responsibility
- By participating, each participant confirms that he/she is responsible for the health and athletic preparation of himself/herself and his/her dog(s) and participates in the stage entirely at his/her own risk and complies with the requirements of these guidelines and the IFSS competition rules. In case of differences between the IFSS and these guidelines, the latter shall prevail.
- The competitor releases the organizer, judges and other persons contributing to the competition from liability for injuries occurring on the course or in the competition area.
- Each participant is responsible for his/her own safety and the safety of his/her fellow competitors.
- All minor participants are under the responsibility of their parent or guardian on the course.
- The competitor is obliged to be respectful towards the organizing team. Disrespectful behavior towards the organizer is punishable by a written warning, a 3-minute time penalty or disqualification from the competition.
- Competitor Privacy
- By participating in the competition, the competitor grants the organizer the right to use the photos taken for public use.
- The competitor undertakes to always provide correct information.
- The information provided will be used to organize the competition and send information emails.
- The trail can be explored at a reasonable pace. The trail can only be explored with a dog on foot.
- While the competitors are on the trail, neither the competitor who is not competing at that moment nor the persons accompanying him may be on the trail with the dogs.
Contact
Organiser: Kelgukoerte klubi Baltosport
info@baltosport.ee
The organizer reserves the right to make changes if necessary!