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Canicross & Canitrail Race Calendar & Dates 2026-2027

Canicross and canitrail races where human and dog run connected via waist belt, bungee line, and pull harness. Browse 102 events (36 confirmed dates) and 799 races from 0.5 km to 105 km.

Events10236 confirmed dates
Competitions799Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 105 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,000 m D+Course elevation profile

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Dates & Schedule

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November 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026Semi-Marathon de la Vente des Vins des Hospices de BeauneBeaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR
Road RunningNordic Walking
21.1 km10.4 km10 km8 km
Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026La Raisin d'OrSauternes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR
Mountain BikingTrail Running
100 km80 km60 km50 km
Nov 14, 2026Novo Mesto Half MarathonNovo mesto, Mestna Občina Novo mesto, SI
Road Running
21.1 km21 km12 km10 km
Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026Trail des ChâtaignesCormeilles-en-Parisis, Île-de-France, FR
Trail Running
48 km32 km16 km14 km
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026San Francesco Marathon AssisiAssisi, Umbria, IT
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km4 km
Nov 22, 2026New Run I EdycjaOstrów Wielkopolski, Greater Poland Voivodeship, PL
Road RunningNordic Walking
10 km5 km3 km
Nov 28, 2026Bieg Herosa NovemberKlucze, Lower Silesia Voivodeship, PL
Obstacle Course RacingTrail Running
7 km

December 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Dec 5, 2026Leki Ještěd Winter SkyRaceLiberec, Liberec Region, CZ
Trail Running
22 km12 km6 km
Dec 12, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026PaleotrailSaint-Césaire, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR
Trail RunningRoad Running
40 km25 km15 km14 km

January 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Jan 16, 2027 - Jan 17, 2027Cross Ouest FranceLe Mans, Pays de la Loire, FR
Cross Country RunningTrail Running
20.7 km12.8 km10.8 km7.3 km

February 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Feb 6, 2027 - Feb 7, 2027Ultra Trail des FontainesLe Montat, Occitanie, FR
Trail RunningWalking & Hiking
105 km69 km44 km33 km
Feb 21, 2027Valentine's Day MarathonTerni, Umbria, IT
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km8 km2 km

Overview & Route Character

Canicross and canitrail races where human and dog run connected via waist belt, bungee line, and pull harness. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Canicross & Canitrail theme currently spans 102 public events and 799 individual competitions, including 36 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Competitors typically start in time-trial intervals or small waves across 3 to 15 km woodland and trail courses. Primary disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Nordic Walking with race distances from 0.5 km to 105 km.

Paw-friendly forest and meadow paths, cool start times, and dog water stations guide course design. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +4,000 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Beaune, Sauternes, Novo mesto, and Cormeilles-en-Parisis. Notable events in this category include Semi-Marathon de la Vente des Vins des Hospices de Beaune, La Raisin d'Or, and Novo Mesto Half Marathon. Every event page includes an interactive course map, elevation telemetry, GPX track downloads, and direct filters for date, distance, and destination.

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What defines Canicross & Canitrail events and how many races are listed in the calendar?

Canicross and canitrail races where human and dog run connected via waist belt, bungee line, and pull harness. RunningCompass currently lists 102 events with 799 individual competitions under the Canicross & Canitrail theme. A total of 36 events have confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season, alongside additional races with full course profiles for season planning.

What distances and disciplines are typical for Canicross & Canitrail races?

Competitors typically start in time-trial intervals or small waves across 3 to 15 km woodland and trail courses. The 799 listed competitions span distances from 0.5 km to 105 km, led by Trail Running, Road Running, and Nordic Walking. You can narrow the calendar by 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or ultra distance brackets using the search filters.

What terrain, elevation profile, and preparation should I expect for Canicross & Canitrail?

Paw-friendly forest and meadow paths, cool start times, and dog water stations guide course design. Races in this theme reach up to +4,000 m of climbing. Each event detail page provides interactive course maps, elevation gain and loss metrics, altitude ranges, and downloadable GPX files to help you plan pacing and gear.

Where do Canicross & Canitrail events take place and how can I filter by region and date?

Leading host destinations include Beaune, Sauternes, Novo mesto, and Cormeilles-en-Parisis. Notable events in this category include Semi-Marathon de la Vente des Vins des Hospices de Beaune, La Raisin d'Or, and Novo Mesto Half Marathon. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 102 events by country, region, month, and distance.