What is the Midwest Canine Obstacle Run?

 The Midwest Canine Obstacle Run is a 5k run through the trails at The Woods Fitness Park in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  


Participants will compete in the 5k with their canine partners on leash as they tackle wooded trails, creek beds, dirt and water, along with over 40 obstacles to test teams of all abilities.  Run with the best to see how you stack up, or simply enjoy the day with your best friend trying new things and bonding in a beautiful outdoor fitness park.  All ages and abilities are encouraged, as this is more about your pups than anything else.  There will be shirts and finisher medals, award medals, food and beer tent, music, vendors, overnight camping and much more as you make lifetime memories with your furry friends.  


So sign up today as we bring a whole new kind of fun to the Midwest! 

Friday June 7, 2024

We will kickoff with an early packet pickup from 5pm until 9pm.  Camping will be allowed onsite, and the grounds will open up at 2pm. 

Join us for live music at 6pm.

Saturday June 8, 2024

Packet pickup will begin at 6:30am.

Elite at 8:00am, Age Groups from 9:00 to 12:00pm

 and Open from 1:00 to 4:00pm.  

Sunday June 9, 2024

Dog Friendly 5k at 9am

Kids (5-15) 1 Mile Obstacle Run at 10am

Open Course 11am to 1pm

Categories

Elite 8am

Age Groups at 9am, 10am and 11am

Under 21, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50 and Over 50

Open at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm


Overall winners must sign up to run the elite race 

and complete all obstacles


 Overall Male - 1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals

Overall Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals  

Awards

All participants will receive a Midwest Canine Obstacle Run 

shirt and a finisher's medal.


Everyone knows I call my dog "The Beast".  

There will also be a special medal to anyone finishing 

3 or more laps throughout the day, called The Beast Medal. 

 

This can be done with the same dog or multiple dogs.  


Please sign up for the unlimited laps and go Beast Mode! 

EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2023

RUN SIGNUP

Our Sponsors

 

 We seek to enhance the lives of animals in our community by supplementing the care provided by Berrien County Animal Control 

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2023 midwest canine obstacle run photos - OCTOBER EVENT

Pedal/Crawl/Running by Randy Willis

Tire Jump/Hills/Teeter Totter by Dan Blasy

Tire Jump/Hills/Teeter Totter by Dan Blasy

Tire Jump/Hills/Teeter Totter by Dan Blasy

Tire Jump/Hills/Teeter Totter by Dan Blasy

Tire Jump/Hills/Teeter Totter by Dan Blasy

Small A Frame by David Blasy

Tire Jump/Hills/Teeter Totter by Dan Blasy

Small A Frame by David Blasy

Dog Carry by Ashley Floyd

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

Small A Frame by David Blasy

Tunnels by Devin Floyd

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

2023 OCT MEDAL WINNERS

ELITE

1st Place - Jason Fitzpatrick

2nd Place - Scott Smith

3rd Place - Paul Pregont


1st Place - Katie Levan

2nd Place - Kristi Lee

3rd Place - Jenny Goudreau

2023 midwest canine obstacle run photos - JUNE EVENT

Dog Carry by Ashley Floyd

Dog Carry by Ashley Floyd

Dog Carry by Ashley Floyd

Low Crawl by Dan Blasy

Dog Carry by Ashley Floyd

Dog Carry by Ashley Floyd

Tunnel by Randy Willis

Dog Carry by Ashley Floyd

Core Balance by David Blasy

Core Balance by David Blasy

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

Core Balance by David Blasy

Water Crawl by Joseph Weiser

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

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Canine Amenities

Canine Amenities

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Canine Amenities

Canine Amenities

Canine Amenities

 We will have a rinsing station, polebarn for shelter, and also an agility area if you find you need some "work" with your race partner lol.   

Food Truck

Canine Amenities

Food Truck

 Food trucks will be onsite all day, along with vendor tents, and the beer tent will be open as soon as the first team crosses the finish line.

Camping

Camping

Food Truck

 Camping will be dry camping, with no electric or water hookup. Fire pits will be available for campfires, please act responsibly.  Firewood will be available to buy on property as well.  

Music

Camping

Hotels

 There will be DJ music all day Saturday and live music Friday night at 6pm.

Hotels

Camping

Hotels

We have pet friendly hotels in the area.

Vendor Booths

Pet-Friendly Area Acivities

Pet-Friendly Area Acivities

Pet-Friendly Area Acivities

Pet-Friendly Area Acivities

Pet-Friendly Area Acivities

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Adoptable Dogs

Pet-Friendly Area Acivities

Adoptable Dogs

2022 midwest canine obstacle run photos

Tire Run by David Blasy

The Cars by Dustin Slivensky

The Pond by Randy Willis

The Pond by Randy Willis

The Cars by Dustin Slivensky

The Pond by Randy Willis

The Cars by Dustin Slivensky

The Cars by Dustin Slivensky

The Cars by Dustin Slivensky

3' Walls by Dan Blasy

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

The Cars by Dustin Slivensky

Dog Carry by Ashley Floyd

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

Finish Line by Leigha Mathewson

Do you have questions or comments about the event? 

Do you need special accommodations? 

Send me a message, and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Midwest Canine Obstacle Run

2400 Dewey Avenue - Benton Harbor, MI 49022

mike@midwestcanineobstaclerun.com

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