CaniX (short for canine - cross country) means running on foot with your dog. No special training or equipment is needed. CaniX UK caters for all shapes and sizes, any breed/cross and all fitness levels - canine and human.

There is no handicap for the size or breed of dog, as most can run faster than their human teammate. CaniX UK attracts all levels of runners from ultra-distance athletes, marathon and fell runners who achieve sub-6 minute mile times on cross-country terrain to those who just enjoy getting as dirty as their dog. No matter what level of runner, all enjoy the camaraderie of CaniX UK events.

CaniX UK aims to  •  promote a healthy lifestyle for owner and dog and responsible pet ownership  •  inform, advise and motivate people of all ages and abilities via the handbook, website and events to achieve their personal health and fitness goals  •  make people aware of the benefits for both human and dog.

CaniX facts

  •   In the past four years to date (November 2008), CaniX UK has raised £42,837.00 for charity (predominantly animal charities). This season 16,000 CaniX UK Handbooks were given to charities to raise £32,000.

  •   During the 2007/08 CaniX UK season over 1,500 teams competed at sixteen events in fourteen counties.

  •   At Crufts 2008, CaniX UK ran the first CaniX event in the show's 117 year history.

  •   CaniX UK led a team of twenty-five to compete in the 11th European CaniX Championships in Decin, Czech Republic, in October 2008 - the first time a team from the UK had entered.

  •   Plans are being drawn up by CaniX UK to bring the European CaniX Championships to the UK in 2012 to coincide with the London Olympics.

Sponsorship opportunities

  •   Crufts CaniX (March each year)

  •   The National CaniX Championship - individual events or the whole season.

  •   The European CaniX Championships in October each year, including the 2012 Championships to be held in the UK.

  •   Support can also be shown by advertising in the CaniX UK Handbook or taking a banner ad. on the website, which receives over 500,000 hits per month.

Contact: Eileen Cook

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