Ruff Trailz Weekender II

Saturday, 11th April 2026 @ 09:00

Consett Canicross are delighted to announce our 2025/26 Season Finale

Following the success of our first ever weekend event, we are doing it all again! Join us for a weekend celebration of Canicross at the awesome Wheelbirks Parlour..

Open to participants of all abilities - and accessible to anyone that wants to experience the exhilaration of running the races, joining activities or a full weekend stay with on-site camping..

Races start at 9am on Saturday and Sunday and will feature a seeded start (based on your estimated finish time) for 5k of fun, technical and mainly flat (by Consett Canicross standards) mix of trails. This is a unique opportunity to run fantastic trails that are not open to the public!

Entry includes:

Medal for all finishers

Awards for First 3 Male & Female Finishers after both races (accumulate points over 2 days)

King & Queen of the Trails Championship points

Free Event Photographs

Post Run water for your dog(S)

Emergency Veterinary cover provided by Westway Vets in Newcastle

FREE entry to Fun Dog Show

FREE Sunset Stretch & Mobility Session

First Aid and Canine First Aid Cover

10% Donation to Animal Charity

Registration/number collection opens at 8am on the race morning and will be available until 15 minutes before the start time.

Extras:

On-Site Camping

Breakfast sandwich and hot drink package

Have a go Mantrailing (donation to animal charity)

To book camping and/or breakfast please click merch

The details ...

  • When

    Saturday, 11 April 2026 @ 09:00
  • Max' Entrants

    50
  • Entries Close

    04/04/2026
  • Min' Age

    16 yrs

Location

Wheelbirks

Organiser T&C's

Race T&Cs:

Entries are non refundable (may be transferred to later event - deferral request must be made before the entry cut-off date)

Entrants must be over 16 (human)

Dogs must be over 1 year (or 18 months for large breeds) to participate in Canicross Races.

You must have 3rd Party Insurance in place for your dog(s)

Dogs must be under the control of an adult at all times (16+)

Participants are permitted to run with a maximum of 2 dogs

By registering you confirm that you and your dog are physically fit to participate

You also confirm that you have read and agree to our Code of Practice and Pre Event Declaration by continuing to register (these can be viewed at fit2thecore.uk/canicross)

Canicross courses include potential tripping hazards and technical running surfaces, therefore appropriate clothing/footwear must be worn

All dogs must be wearing a suitable running harness attached to a bungee line and waist belt in order to participate

Camping T&Cs:

Camping is available for both Friday and Saturday nights and price advertised is per pitch per night

Entrance to the site is from 4pm Friday

Please respect other campers and observe quiet time from 10pm

Dogs remain the responsibility of the owner at all times whilst on site

Please keep dogs on lead on site, the estate is part of a working farm and neighbouring fields may have lambing sheep.

Please be aware that there are no shower facilities available. There is a fresh water supply and portaloos will be provided

Campers will have access to the estate's outside areas and cafe, please respect the area and pick up after your dog(s)

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Ruff Trailz Weekender II

  • 5k Saturday £23.00

    please book accommodation etc under Merch

  • 5k Sunday £23.00

    please book accommodation etc under Merch

  • Both Races £38.00

    Saturday and Sunday 5k -please book accommodation etc under Merch


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