Canicross To 5k
Canicross to 5k
Location: Bedgebury National Forest, Flimwell
Our 8 week Canicross for beginners course is coming March 2026
Upcoming Dates:​​
Sunday 8th March to 25th April 2026 - Sunday 3rd May (1 week off for Easter Sunday)
Wednesday 11th March to April 29th 2026 - 29th April
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£120 for 8 week course or £200 if you join both groups to run with us twice a week!​​
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!
What Equipment do you need?
You will need a harness for your dog, a waist belt for you and a bungee lead to connect the two... but lets talk about specifics:
If you are new and would like to get the full starter kit for a good price, head on over to DogFit: https://dogfit.co.uk/collections/get-active/products/dogfit-canicross-starter-kit?variant=31012642685022
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:
