Two men are running on a trail in a forest with their dogs. The man on the left wears a green shirt and a leash attached to a brown dog. The man on the right wears a blue shirt and a leash attached to a black and white dog. Trees and dried foliage are in the background.

6 races for you and your four legged friend

With canicross growing in popularity more and more events are now offering spots for people who want to get out there with their pups. Here are some of our favourite challenges to take on together.

1 / The Maverick Original Dorset

The Maverick Adidas Terrex Dorset Original event is set in the home of Maverick Race. We’re so proud to call this beautiful part of the UK our home and urge you all - beginners, to experienced trail runners alike- to join us in Dorset for this event. With three routes around our own personal favourite trails there is…
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2 / Muddy Dog Challenge

The Muddy Dog Challenge is a 2.5K and 5K obstacle course that you can take on with your dog by your side. Whether you’re keen to run, or would rather walk, you can tackle the course with friends and family, with or without a dog. Just prepare yourself for a day of mud, sweat, and cheers! By taking part and…
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3 / Endurancelife Exmoor

Exmoor National Park is one of England's best kept secrets. The Exmoor course encompasses stiff climbs and long descents, open moorland, thickly wooded combes (valleys), historical ruins, dizzying cliffs, exquisitely beautiful rivers and a stretch of coastline that is unsurpassed. We are confident that there is no…
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4 / Chilterns 30

The Chiltern Hills provide beautiful trails to explore on this 30 km trail running adventure! It’s a great opportunity to discover new paths and learn trail running techniques in a fun and supportive environment. The trails we take wind through beautiful woodland, hidden routes, grass covered ridge lines and through…
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5 / Brecon Beacons Trail Running Challenge

The Brecon Beacons Trail Running Challenge is now entering its 9th year in Talyboont-on Usk and is one of the most popular events on the trail running calendar in Wales. Perfect for pups on the 10k and HM distance. The marathon and ultra distances have also got a few new peaks to climb. This year after you summit Pen…
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6 / Bath Skyline Races - Day

Recognised as one of the Top 50 races in the country by Runners World: "Hilly, narrow and technical underfoot, this is one of those races where you should be taking in the splendid scenery but will probably be too busy trying not to take a tumble on the way round!" The University of Bath plays host to this event,…
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