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canicross
RELAYS
22 Nov 2026 | 28 Feb 2027
SPRINT
teams of 2
2.5K
5K
ENDURANCE
teams of 3
2.5K laps in
3 hours
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An incredible chance to not just practice canicross skills but also to test the power of teamwork in 2x fun canicross relay races!
One flat fast 2.5k course to run in a relay format in a beautiful location in Nottingham!
SPRINT RELAY: Teams of 2x MEN, LADIES, MIXED or JUNIORS competing in short (1 leg each of 2.5k in A/B format), long course (2 legs each of 2.5k in A/B/A/B format) or Kids Fun Relay (1 leg each of 1.2k in A/B format for little runners).
ENDURANCE RELAY: Solo option - as many laps as you can run in a time of 3 hours. Teams of up to 3 to run as many laps as they can in a time of 3 hours.
SPRINT RELAY: Special race for little canicrossers: Kids Fun Run - 1.5k/leg.
SPRINT RELAY: Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in LADIES, MEN, MIXED and JUNIORS for short and long course.
ENDURANCE RELAY: Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Solo Runner & Teams.
SPRINT RELAY FESTIVE THEME - prize for the best costume, runner and dog!
ENDURANCE RELAY LOVE THEME - prize for best costume, runner and dog!
SPRINT RELAY: 1 or 2 dogs and you can even swap dogs on the second leg for long course.
ENDURANCE RELAY: 1 or 2 dogs and you can swap as many dogs as you have. Dogs under 2 years of age are limited to 5 laps.
REGISTRATION CLOSES 10 days before the race!
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THE COURSE
The 2.5k course is a mix of soft trails, grass and a section of tarmac.
The 1.5k course for Kids Fun Run is the shorter version of the 2.5k without the tarmac section.
In the winter all trails within Bulwell Hall Park can be muddy so appropriate trail shoes are recommended.
More details of the course to follow.
THE VENUE
ADDRESS:
Bulwell Hall Park, Bulwell
Nottingham
NG6 8BE
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COUNTRY PARK CAFE
on site cafe for dining in & take away
EMERGENCY VETS:
Vets Now Nottingham
581 Radford Road
Nottingham
NG7 7EB
0115 837 1194
vets-now.com
ACCESS:
Access from M1 through A6002
PARKING:
Available in the park and along the access lane
RUN WITH K9S
Pop Up Shop
Running Tops, Heavyweight Hoodies, Bungee Lines, Musher Kit
Canicross Training & Coaching
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Pop Up Shop
Ladies Sports Leggings, Hoodies, Socks, Tops
SPRINT RELAY 22nd November 2026
Rules of entry
1. Teams: LADIES, MEN, MIXED and JUNIORS (3 age groups, see below).
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LADIES - 2x female runners
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MEN - 2x male runners
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JUNIORS - 2x U17 runners / 2x U14 runners / 2x U11 little runners
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MIXED - 1X female runner & 1x male runner OR 1x adult (male or female) runner & 1x Junior runner
2. JUNIORS - age taken at 31st March 2026 (end of the season). Split into 3 age groups, (not gender categorised):
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Under 17 - minimum 14 years old on 31st March 2026 up to but excluding turning 17 on 31st March 2026.
* Allowed to enter Long Course provided they are experienced and confident enough to race the total distance of 5k.
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Under 14 - minimum 11 years old on 31st March 2026 up to but excluding turning 14 on 31st March 2026.
* Allowed to enter only Short Course provided they are experienced and confident enough to race 2.5k.
*Allowed to be accompanied by an adult either attached to the dog or not.
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Under 11 - no minimum age, provided the little runner can run 1.2k, up to but excluding turning 11 on 31st March 2026.
* Must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
3. Course distance and format:
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SHORT - one 2.5k lap for each runner - A/B format, total distance/team - 5k.
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LONG - two laps of 2.5k for each runner - A/B/A/B format, total distance/team - 10k.
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KIDS Fun Run - approximately 1.2k for each little runner.
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Solo Long Course - 4.8k
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Solo Short Course - 2.5k.
4. JUNIORS are allowed to compete in a MIXED team provided the chosen distance is appropriate for their age group (U17 runner can enter a mixed team for long or short course, U14 runner can enter a mixed team for short course only, U11 runners can only enter the Kids Fun Run).
5. All competitors, adults and juniors alike, are required to exert full control over their dog(s) at the start line, throughout the course when racing, at the finish line and whilst on site during warm up, cool down and prize giving.
6. Dogs and runners must only wear appropriate kit for canicross throughout the race:
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Runners - canicross belt & bungee line.
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Dogs - harness designed for pulling (not restricting movement and/or breathing).
7. Reactive dogs are more than welcome to race provided their handlers can control them at the start line, handover and finish line without hindering other competitors and their dogs.
8. Reactive dogs and their handlers are required to wear high viz equipment (on runner and on dog or kit dog will be wearing) so that other teams can identify them quickly on the course and allow them space and/or enough time for safe overtaking/start/finish.
9. Dogs are allowed to wear appropriate muzzle if required. No choke chains, prong collars or e-collars are allowed on the racing dogs whilst on site.
10. Competitors are allowed to race with ONE, TWO DOGS or THREE DOGS and for Long Course competitors are allowed to swap dogs if they want.
11. Competitors from the same team ARE NOT ALLOWED to race with the same dog, meaning they are not allowed to hand over the dog from Runner A to Runner B or vice versa.
12. NUMBERS must be displayed clearly on the front of the running top of each competitor. Don't forget to bring pins!
13. When OVERTAKING the faster competitor is required to shout to the competitor to be overtaken anything (loud enough) to let them know which side they are coming on: 'TRAIL RIGHT/LEFT', 'COMING ON YOUR LEFT/RIGHT', 'OVER RIGHT/LEFT' etc.
14. Competitors are required to clean up after their dog(s), before, during and after the race, and dispose of the poo bag(s) in the bins provided throughout the park.
15. Competitors must hold a valid race insurance with either BSSF, club membership or personal public liability.
16. Competing DOGS must be in good health and race condition.
17. Minimum age for competing dogs is 12 months of age on the day of the race.
18. Competitors are allowed to enter both Long and Short Course TEAMS or SOLO entries and we will accommodate all necessary starts.
19. Competitors and their dogs are required to HAVE LOTS OF FUN throughout the event!
ENDURANCE RELAY 28th February 2027
Rules of entry
1. Teams: of up to 3/Team or Solo runners.
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Juniors' minimum age of 14 years old on the day - to complete as many laps as they are trained for.
2. Course format:
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TEAMS - up to 3 Runners / team (ladies, men and juniors) completing as many laps as possible in a time of 3 hours.
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SOLO - 1x Runner + dog(s) completing as many laps as possible in a time of 3 hours.
3. The TEAM / SOLO runner with the highest number of laps completed within the 3h timeframe wins. In case of a tie, the fastest TEAM / SOLO runner with the same number of laps completed within the 3h timeframe wins.
4. Breaks are allowed (meaning you are allowed to leave the course during the race) but the time spent off the course adds up to the race time.
5. All competitors, adults and juniors alike, are required to exert full control over their dog(s) at the start line, throughout the course when racing, at the finish line and whilst on site during warm up, cool down and prize giving.
6. Dogs and runners must only wear appropriate kit for canicross throughout the race:
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Runners - canicross belt & bungee line.
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Dogs - harness designed for pulling (not restricting movement and/or breathing).
7. Reactive dogs are more than welcome to race provided their handlers can control them at the start line, handover and finish line without hindering other competitors and their dogs.
8. Reactive dogs and their handlers are required to wear high viz equipment (on runner or on dog or kit the dog will be wearing) so that other teams can identify them quickly on the course and allow them space and/or enough time for safe overtaking/start/finish.
9. Dogs are allowed to wear appropriate muzzle if required. No choke chains, prong collars or e-collars are allowed on the racing dogs whilst on site.
10. Competitors are allowed to race with ONE, TWO DOGS or THREE DOGS and swap dogs if they want.
11. Competitors from the same team ARE NOT ALLOWED to race with the same dog, meaning they are not allowed to hand over the dog from one runner to another.
12. NUMBERS must be displayed clearly on the front of the running top of each competitor. Don't forget to bring pins!
13. When OVERTAKING the faster competitor is required to shout to the competitor to be overtaken anything (loud enough) to let them know which side they are coming on: 'TRAIL RIGHT/LEFT', 'COMING ON YOUR LEFT/RIGHT', 'OVER RIGHT/LEFT' etc.
14. Competitors are required to clean up after their dog(s), before, during and after the race, and dispose of the poo bag(s) in the bins provided throughout the park.
15. Competitors must hold a valid race insurance with either BSSF, club membership or personal public liability.
16. Competing DOGS must be in good health and race condition.
17. Minimum age for competing dogs is 12 months of age on the day of the race.
18. Competitors and their dogs are required to HAVE LOTS OF FUN throughout the event!
ENTRY FEES *early bird until 15th September 2026 - for Sprint Relays
SPRINT RELAY:
LONG COURSE Team - £42 / team
(£21 / runner)
SHORT COURSE Team - £32 / team
(£16 / runner)
LONG COURSE Solo - £21
SHORT COURSE Solo - £16
KIDS FUN RUN - £6
*each runner (Team or Solo) enters separately
ENDURANCE RELAY:
TEAMS - £75 (£25 / runner)
SOLO - £33
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