CANICROSS
Canicross is the sport of running with your dog. It's a great way to exercise your dog, get fit together and even compete in fun races throughout the winter months. Canicross is seasonal and runs from September - April/May. Classes depend on cool temperatures for the safety of you and your dog and so will be running throughout winter at Bedgebury Pinetum & Forest​
Our next Canicross to 5k course starts in September.
Intro to Canicross Workshop
Introduction to Canicross
Saturday 21st November 2026 10am - 11:30am - £40
Learn how to effectively warm up your dog, teach your dog to pull into a harness, build up directional cues and learn about common canine injuries to look out for.
We will then do a 2.5km interval run to condition these cues and get you and your dog working as a team.
**PLEASE NOTE; dogs must be fully grown to start canicross, this is usually a minimum age of 18 months (small breed dogs can start slightly earlier and large breed dogs the minimum age is 2 years).
Canicross Groups
Canicross Run Club - Sundays
We meet at bedgebury every week throughout this winter season to run, train, support each other and keep fit together. There are also many canicross races in the local area so you can join us for this season of racing!
Join us on a Sunday morning for a 5-10k canicross run group at bedgebury!
£10 per session
9am-10am
8 Week Course to b build up fitness.
This course follows a similar layout of couch to 5k by using interval training to build up endurance and fitness. We will also talk about training your dog the commands, avoiding injury and proper warm ups and cool downs for both humans and dogs.
We start with 1 minute intervals and work up from there!
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Next available course is Wednesday 4th November and will run until Christmas!
Full course is £120 for 8 week course.
Bedgebury has also offered us discounts for their car park and in their cafe so come get in a run and finish with a well deserved coffee & cake!
Or join our WhatsApp group to be the first to hear about upcoming courses, run days or find like minded canicrossers to run with. All details of our canirun club will be added to this group chat!
Canicross to 5k - Beginners course
If you would like to try some canicross with your dog before committing to the full 8 week programme, head on over to my 1-1 Sports Sessions to book an hour taster session.
What Equipment do I need?:
We have some equipment you can use during your canicross to 5k course. We have different styles and fits and can discuss options if you'd like some advice before you buy. Alternatively, here is some more information so you can make an informed choice for you and your dog.
Harness:
There are loads of different harnesses to choose from when it comes to canicross and depending on your dogs body shape, some will fit better than others. Ideally you're looking for 3 main pressure points when fitting a harness -
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Rubbing around the neck
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Shoulder Mobility
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Sitting on top of the ribs
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It's important that you see how the harness fits under tension - is it too tight around the neck? Does your dog have full movement through their shoulders? And does the base of the harness sit on top of the dogs ribs?
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We recommend brands such as:
Waist Belt:
Waist belts can make or break your run, especially if your dog is a good puller! A waist belt should sit on your hips and should have leg straps to stop it from riding up. If the belt sits too high, it can put a lot of strain on your lower back and knees where you're being pulled down.
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Some waist belts can be expensive but we recommend companies such as:
We recommend brands such as:
Bungee Line:
You'll need an elasticated line to connect you and your dog. The length of line depends on the dog and how much they pull - if you have a dog that naturally loves to pull, I'd recommend a 2m bungee line. If you need more control or you have a dog that isn't a consistent puller, a 1.5m line may suit you best.​
