Cancelled
Cani-Fit Canicross Bowland
Sat 3rd October '15
- Sun 4th Oct '15
Location Info
Bowland Trails is an established Nordic sports training centre in Fife, Scotland. It sits within farmland and woodland, with purpose-designed gravel trails created specifically for sled dog and canicross use.
The terrain is gently undulating farmland country, and surfaces are deliberately maintained aggregate, offering consistent footing.
- Undercover facilities for mushers meeting and presentation
- Catering: Facilities may be provided.
- Toilets: Will be available – please use them.
- Smoking/Vaping: If you feel the need, please do so in your vehicles.
- Staking Out: The parking area is not suitable for staking out dogs, however if you stake out your dogs – PLEASE fill in all holes.
- Camping: Available at rally site for a nominal fee.
Course Description
Bowland Trails is a young woodland which is specifically dedicated to running Huskies. The trails offer a wide variety of challenge and fun to both dogs and mushers with the odd view and a bit of wildlife thrown in.
The planned trail will be mostly grass, very hilly and hard going, depending on weather there may be a short section of hard-packed road (not hazardous to fit feet).
Directions
From Blairgowrie:
Take the A923 towards Dunkeld after approx 2 miles you will enter Kinloch. Look to the right for the small disused church, turn right & go up past the church, stay on this road until it ends at Middleton Farm steading (2miles). Follow the rally signs from this point.
Cani-Fit
Cani-Fit is a Scottish organisation dedicated to promoting fitness and outdoor activity for people and their dogs through harness sports such as canicross, cani-hike and bikejor. Founded in 2011 by canicross athlete and trainer Lindsay Johnson, the organisation was created to provide structured training opportunities for people who wanted to exercise and train with their dogs in sled-dog-derived sports.
Based in Scotland but working with participants from across the UK and internationally, Cani-Fit offers regular classes, coaching and organised events designed for both beginners and experienced runners. The organisation focuses on helping human and dog teams develop fitness, confidence and teamwork while learning the fundamentals of dog-powered sports.
Alongside training sessions and trail runs, Cani-Fit also delivers instructor courses and leadership training, supporting individuals who wish to establish their own classes or clubs. Through coaching, education and community events, the organisation promotes the enjoyment of running and exploring the outdoors with dogs while encouraging safe and responsible participation in canicross and related sports.
Event Cancelled
Start Date
Saturday 3rd October '15
End Date
Sunday 4th October '15
Event Length
2 days