Moore County Kennel Club Events

Fast CAT & CAT

A fast, fun AKC lure coursing event for dogs who love to run.

CAT & Fast CAT

Fast, fun, and full of canine enthusiasm.

CAT and Fast CAT are AKC lure coursing sports that give dogs a chance to run, chase, and show off their natural drive. Whether your dog is experienced or brand new to the sport, these events are exciting, welcoming, and fun to watch.

Fast CAT

Fast CAT is a timed 100-yard dash where dogs run one at a time after a lure. It is simple, exciting, and a great way to see just how fast your dog can go.

CAT

CAT stands for Coursing Ability Test. Dogs follow a lure around a longer course, testing their ability to stay focused and complete the run.

Fun Runs

Fun Runs are available for dogs who want to try the sport in a relaxed, beginner-friendly way before entering regular competition.

All Dogs Welcome

Purebred and mixed-breed dogs may participate as long as they meet AKC eligibility requirements and are sound enough to run safely.

Upcoming Event

October 16–18, 2026

Moore County Kennel Club is planning three days of CAT and Fast CAT at Carolina Horse Park.

Event Schedule

The event will include 2 CATs and 2 Fast CATs each day, giving teams multiple opportunities to run throughout the weekend.

Fun runs available. Proceeds from fun runs will be donated to the Companion Animal Clinic Foundation in Southern Pines, NC.

Location

Carolina Horse Park
2814 Montrose Rd
Raeford, NC

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Before You Enter

What dogs need in order to participate.

CAT and Fast CAT are open to many dogs, but participating dogs must meet basic AKC and event safety requirements.

Age

Dogs must be at least 12 months old to participate in AKC CAT and Fast CAT events.

AKC Eligibility

Dogs need an AKC registration or listing number, including AKC registration, PAL, FSS, or AKC Canine Partners.

Soundness Check

Dogs must be sound enough to run safely. Dogs that appear lame or unsound may not be allowed to run.

Not Eligible

Bitches in season, lame dogs, or dogs that do not pass the event soundness check are not eligible to run.

Helpful Links

Learn more before you run.

These AKC resources can help you learn more about registration, eligibility, and how CAT and Fast CAT work.

AKC Fast CAT

Learn more about Fast CAT, titles, points, and how the sport works.

Visit AKC Fast CAT

AKC CAT

Learn more about the Coursing Ability Test and what to expect.

Visit AKC CAT

New to CAT or Fast CAT?

Fun Runs are a great place to start.

If your dog loves to run and chase, Fun Runs are a low-pressure way to introduce them to the lure and see whether this sport is a good fit.