Canix Dalby Forest
Sat 18th October '25
Event Info
Race office opens at 8am
race briefing 9am
5KM start 9:30am
2.5km (short course) start 10:15 approx
Location Info
Dalby Forest, on the southern edge of the North York Moors, is a large conifer plantation managed by Forestry England. It features a dense network of wide gravel forestry roads, recreational trails, and open rides used year-round for outdoor activities.
Terrain is moderately hilly, shaped by the valleys and ridges of the Tabular Hills. Surfaces are predominantly firm aggregate forestry tracks with some looser stone on steeper sections.
Course Description
The course is based around a flat plateaux in the centre of Dalby Forest. There are some very short gentle inclines combined with uphill and downhill turns to test both dogs and mushers. With a mile flat straight run into the finish, in the 6 dog trail, there is a mile long decent followed by a mile climb. Keep your dogs fresh!
All the trails are wide enough to pass, the surface is a fine chalk powder stone, but some dogs with sensitive feet may need booting, so please come prepared.
Directions
Access is Via Dalby Forest Drive.
Dalby Forest Drive,
Low Dalby,
PICKERING,
YO18 4LT
Canix UK
Cani-Cross UK (CaniX) is a UK organisation that promotes the sport of canicross, a form of cross-country running where a runner is connected to their dog using a harness, waist belt and bungee line. The group encourages people of all abilities to take part in running with their dogs, emphasising fitness, teamwork and safe participation for both handler and dog.
The organisation runs a series of CaniX events across England, Scotland and Wales, typically held during the cooler months from autumn through spring when conditions are safer for dogs to run. Races are generally short off-road courses, commonly around five kilometres, with additional classes for juniors and “have-a-go” participants to encourage newcomers to the sport.
Through organised races, training guidance and community events, Cani-Cross UK helps introduce runners and dog owners to canicross while supporting the continued growth of dog-powered sports in the UK. The organisation promotes participation across all ages and breeds, highlighting the benefits of exercising and exploring the outdoors together with dogs.
