Classes and Age Groups

Open Class

Approx 5km (Long Course)

Approx 3km (Short Course)

Adults only.

One or two dogs.

For people who have experience of racing, and are confident of their abilities. There is no time limit to complete the course, fast or slow, all welcome!

Novice Class

Distance approx 3km.

Adults only.

One dog only.

Our Novice classes are for people new to the sport. It is not for Novice dogs that have experienced owners. It is a quieter, smaller class, and we don't make the assumption that you know how it all works! You can stay in the class until you win, or have several placings, or feel ready to tackle the open classes. For this reason, Novice is not part of the series. If we feel you are too experienced for this class, we may ask you to move up to open for your next race with us. You can't enter an Open class and Novice in the same discipline. Once you have moved out of Novice, you can't come back into it.

Odds and Bods

Distance 1.5 - 2km

Adults only.

This is a non-competitive class, that will give you a finish time, but has no placings, nor is part of the series. People can use it for a number of different reasons, introducing a new dog who can't run a full distance, an older dog who still likes to do their bit, a dog coming back from injury etc

Junior Classes

All one dog only. The dog must be a suitable size and temperament for the child.

U7 - for children up to 7yrs old on 1st May 2025.

This is a fun, all inclusive class for our youngest athletes to enjoy, whether that is run, walk, balance bike, or even carried!

There are no placings, and no series points, but there are completion goodies for all entrants.

All entrants must have an adult who is also attached to the dog.

They run approx 100- 200 metres

Entry fee £0

Age 7-10 - for children 7yrs, 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs old on 1st May 2025.

This class has class placings and series points

An adult may run with the child, either attached or unattached.

A younger child may enter this class if they wish to be competitive, but they must abide by the rules, eg no carrying.

They run approx 800 metres

Age 11-13 - for children 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs old on 1st May 2025.

This class has class placings and series points.

An adult may run with the child, attached or unattached.

They run the ‘Odds & Bods’ course (approx 1.5-2km).

Age 14-17 - for children 14yrs, 15yrs, 16yrs, 17yrs old on 1st May 2025.

This class has class placings and series points.

An adult may run with the child, attached or unattached.

They run the ‘short course’ (approx 3km).

*reactive dogs may be entered in any adult class, but please strongly consider their suitability for children's classes. If your dog is reactive, please wear a top or tabard alerting others of this. You also need to tick the ‘reactive dog’ box when entering, which means we will allow an extra gap in your start time.

*suitable muzzles can be worn in any class, but they must allow the dog to pant freely. A dog wearing an unsuitable muzzle will not be allowed to start.

Please note that dogs must be over the following ages to compete at our races:

Canicross - 12 months

Short Course Wheels - 16 months

Long Course Wheels - 18 months