Belvoir Castle Canicross & Doggy Aquathlon

What's Included.
↠ Exclusive racing access at a National Treasure - Belvoir Castle
↠ Bespoke Designed Eco Medal for all finishers - hound and human
↠ Fully Marked Course
↠ Professional chip timing and online Results
↠ Prizes for 1st,2nd,3rd Hound & Male/Female for each distance and Relay Team
↠ Spectator friendly event
↠ Gourmet quality food vendor and Barista coffee vendor
↠ Experienced, professional and friendly team of marshals and event organisers.
↠ Toilets for Competitors
↠ Baby changing and disabled toilets

5:00am Registration Opens

Individual Start Times commencing from 6am (in 30-45 secs intervals depending on number of entrants)

Presentation: 15 mins After the last finisher.

6am: 20km Start

6:30am: 10km Start

7:00am: 5km Start

7:30am: 2.5km Start

From 5:30pm Registration for the Dogi Aquathlon Event (1 minute intervals)

5:45pm Transition Opens

6:30pm: Dogi Aquathlon Events Start

Presentation: 15 mins After the last finisher.

An accurate start time will be communicated to registered participants closer to race day as this is DEPENDANT ON ENTRIES. You will receive your Competitor Information 2 weeks prior to Race Day and your Start Times one week before directly from Endorphin Sport. Please check your junk inbox if you have not received this information or check on our website for this information - our website will always have the latest information. If in doubt ALWAYS email directly at [email protected]

• As part of our T&C’s we do NOT issue refunds/transfers if you no longer can make the event due to a change in start times or delayed starts. The start times will NOT change drastically from the times listed. We will however give refunds or transfers to future events if the weather temperatures dictate that we are unable to run the event. Animal welfare is paramount and we will not put any dogs at risk.

20km Canicross Run

10km Canicross Run

5km Canicross Run

2.5km Canicross Run

↠ Mostly all on grass, trails with a small amount on tarmac.

↠ The majority of the run courses are off-road so you will need grippy running shoes (ideally trail shoes) NO SPIKES.

↠ Temperatures/Dog Welfare - We have made the event early in the morning, possibly even starting at 5:30am- 6am (we'll confirm nearer the time depending on weather forecast) so it will still be at a comfortable temperature for the dogs.

20km Canicross: Entrants must be 18 years of age or older in order to participate

10km Canicross: Entrants must be 15 years of age or older in order to participate

5km Canicross: Entrants must be 11 years of age or older in order to participate

2.5km Canicross: All ages

Aquathlon: 13 Years +

- The majority of the run courses are off-road so you will need grippy running shoes (ideally trail shoes) NO SPIKES.

- Dogs must wear a suitable harness and be attached to their handler by a line containing some bungee to act as a shock absorber.

- We aren’t requesting a specific lead length but please keep it “short” and appropriate for the route.

- No head collars, shock collars, choke chains or flexi leads are permitted. Whips are not permitted.

- Muzzles may be used but they must be the open, basket type, through which dogs can drink and take treats.

- Runners are not allowed to wear shoes that could be dangerous for dogs. Shoes with metal spikes are strictly forbidden.

- Exceptions may be granted regarding the above equipment requirements if a competitor is learning how to canicross (debut), then a hand-held leash and flat (classic) collar will be accepted.

DOGI AQUATHLON EVENT:

- Dogs must wear a suitable harness and be attached to their handler by a line containing some bungee to act as a shock absorber.

- Wetsuits are optional, if you don’t have a wetsuit, it may be a good idea to wear a tight fitting light weight or swim skin top to protect your skin against potential scratches.

- Please feel free to wear googles to protect your eyes from potentially scrappy excited doggy paddle! 😊

- A Life Jacket for your dog can really help your dog with swimming confidence and give us as their owners peace of mind. (However, this is not compulsory) We have partnered with Snow Paw Store for a introductory savings code off your first order OR you can hire a life jacket from them for the event.

↠ 5:00am Registration Opens

↠ Bag Drop Zone will be connected to Registration and hand over to the persons behind Registration.

↠ Recovery of your bag will require you to show your race number.

↠ At registration you will receive your race numbers with timing chips and have the option to drop a bag off.

↠ Prizes will be awarded to the fastest 1st, 2nd & 3rd Open/Pooch in each distance

↠ 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female/Pooch in each distance

↠ 1st, 2nd & 3rd Relay Team

↠ Control of your dog is required at all times.

↠ You must also ensure that your dog is on-lead at all times during the entire event.

↠ - We welcome any breed or cross breed of dog, but they must be at least 12 months old

↠ When participating, you must take full responsibility for your health and your dog's health. Any rescue or rescue costs must be borne by you, the participant.

↠ Due to the possibility of having to carry out overtaking manoeuvres, it is also particularly important that your dog is strong enough and well trained enough to avoid problems. We will not condone dangerous overtaking manoeuvres at the risk of injuring your dog. If this happens and you have not overtaken in a safe manner/place we will not accept any liability to injuries to yourself or your dog.

↠ Your dog must be in front of you at all times and they must not be dragged at any point.

↠ When overtaking other runners on narrow trails, call before overtaking. If being overtaken, keep your dog close.

↠ When passing other runners, each party should ensure this is done safely, allowing plenty of space for each runner and ensuring dogs do not become tangled.

↠ The competitor that is being overtaken must assume responsibility to ensure that their dogs are to one side of the track and do not interfere with the runner going past.

↠ A participant who fails to comply with the regulations set forth in these regulations may be excluded from the event (even without warning), with a starting fee already paid.

↠ The rightful owner of a dog is required to have liability insurance (or family insurance) for any damages that their dog may commit, or injuries that the dog may cause.

↠ The rightful owner of a dog is the person named as such in the dog’s vaccination book and/or official paperwork. The rightful owner must ensure that the animal is owned (cared for) in accordance with the law.

↠ In the case of an incident or accident, as the owner, you are responsible for your dog. EndorphinSport cannot be held responsible for any problems with third parties. Therefore, as the participant, you must ensure that you have taken out liability insurance for your dog.

↠ The event will be covered by public liability insurance as standard.

Idyllic Lake Side Camping - Why not spend the weekend with us? Your camping spot enjoys stunning views across the estate up to the grand Castle.

Booking for tent/campervan/Motorhome
↠ Lakeside Pitch overlooking the event lake, across to the Hall and Church and Event Hub/Transition.

↠Hot Showers will be provided (to campers only)

↠Toilets

↠ Water points

NB. Well behaved dogs welcome and to be kept on lead