Anglesey Trail Half Marathon & 10K 2025 10K Canicross

You must be at least 17 years old to take part in this race.

All those who enter 21 days before the event can opt to receive their bib (race number) through the post. If you’re one of these people, there is no need to register in person before the event. Your final Instructions will be emailed to you, and they will also be available on the website.

If you have entered within 21 days of the event, or opted to collect your bib (race number), it will need to be collected on the morning of the race. Registration will open 1 hour prior to your race start and can be found near the car park. You will be able to find the detailed Final Instructions on the website 10 days prior to the race.

Entries will not be taken on the day.

The Canicross 10k usually starts at 09:45 though this is subject to change. The race start time will be confirmed in your Final Instructions which are available to view on the website 10 days prior to the race. The race starts away from the main car park, it will be signposted.

In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course there will be strict cut off times in place.

You have a total of 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete your race.

Our events are run under UK Athletics Rules

• Dogs must visible to other runners when running in the dark (high vis/lights on harness)
• All dogs competing in a Canicross race must be 12 months or older.
• Dogs must wear an appropriate harness and be attached to their runner by a lead with some amount of bungee (this must not be longer than 2 – 2.5m at full stretch).
• A waist belt is strongly recommended for runners.

• The following is NOT allowed:
  • Studded boots
  • Choke chains or any collar that constricts your dog’s throat
  • Electric shock collars
  • Halties
  • Closed Muzzles (only Muzzles which allow dogs to drink and take treat through will be allowed)
  • Flexi leads
• Water will be available at the Start/Finish and at any feed stations. Canicross runners are responsible for providing water for their dogs at all times.

• Dog fouling
  • Must be cleared away and disposed of responsibly in bins on the finish line.
  • Pick up after yourself – carry poop bags. These must only be disposed of in Dog Fouling bins at the Finish Line
• Overtaking
  • When overtaking, the advancing canicrosser must shout ‘Runner behind coming through’ to warn the runner in front of their intentions.
    • A canicrosser who is being overtaken must assume responsibility to ensure that their dogs are to one side of the track and do not interfere with the runner going past.
• Canicrossers must do their utmost to ensure that their dogs do not interfere with other runners or dogs.
• If a Marshal determines that a Canicrosser’s conduct at any time during the race area is detrimental to the race, that runner shall be disqualified. This includes before and after the event.
• Your dog MUST NOT be behind on downhill or on technical sections of a route.
• There will be an on call vet for the event. Details giving emergency phone number, address, postcode and directions from the race to the vet will be displayed in a prominent position for the duration of the event. Please familiarise yourselves with this information on arrival at the event.

Cani-cross and non dog runners will be on the course at the same time. To avoid congestion cani-crossers will start at a different location, 15 minutes before runners without dogs.

We hold a prize giving ceremony after the racing, approximate timings will be detailed in the Final Instructions however it is a good idea to listen out for any updates that come in over the tannoy. Sometimes the ceremony may be delayed and we wouldn't want you to miss out. We don't send out prizes after the event, so make sure you attend the ceremony and receive your big Welsh cheer!

Prize Categories for the Anglesey Trail Canicross 10k are (for both men and women):

Overall - Top 3

• Poo Bags
• Dogs must wear an appropriate harness and be attached to their runner by a lead with some amount of bungee (this must not be longer than 2.5m at full stretch). A waist belt is strongly recommended for runners.
• We would advise that you wear trail shoes with good aggressive grip.

More information will be detailed in the Final Instructions.