Coolest Ride and Tie and Equathon
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Professional Event Overview
The Coolest Ride and Tie and Equathon is a multidisciplinary sports event held in Cool, California. This competition has been officially designated as the Ride and Tie Association West Region Championship event. The race is managed by AllWeDoIsRun, a member of the Road Runners Club of America and the American Trail Running Association.
The event features two primary sports categories across different distances:
- Ride and Tie Long Course: A 21 mile race.
- Ride and Tie Short Course: A 9 mile race.
- Equathon Long Course: A 21 mile total distance consisting of a 12 mile rider segment and a 9 mile runner segment.
- Equathon Short Course: A 12 mile total distance consisting of a 6 mile rider segment and a 6 mile runner segment.
The Ride and Tie discipline involves a unique format requiring coordination between human athletes and horses. The event adheres to the formal standards set by the Ride and Tie Association. Participants navigate the natural terrain of the region, which is also utilized for separate trail running competitions during the same period. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
