🐾 Canicross Winelands Social Run 🐾
🏫 School Holiday Edition! 🌊🐕🏃♀️
With many families away during the school holidays, we’ll be having just one club run this week—and we’re making it a relaxed, flat coastal run that’s perfect for all fitness levels.
📅 Date: Thursday
⏰ Time: 17:30
📍 Meeting Point: Lorenzo Marx Coffee, Beach Road, Strand
🗺 Route Information
This week’s route will be an easy 5 km flat run along the beachfront promenade and surrounding pathways. With virtually no hills, it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a relaxed run, work on your dog’s rhythm and pulling technique, or simply spend quality time together while taking in the beautiful ocean views. 🌊
The flat terrain makes this an excellent run for beginners, younger dogs building fitness, or experienced teams wanting an easy recovery run.
🌦 Weather
Evening conditions should be ideal for Canicross, with cooler temperatures making it comfortable for both dogs and handlers. Please bring water for yourself and your dog. We’ll be starting at 17:30, and thanks to the excellent street lighting along the promenade, there’s no need to bring a headlamp or running light.
📊 Attendance
Please WhatsApp Vicki on 079 016 2227 to be added to the club group and let us know you’ll be joining us. This helps us keep track of numbers and communicate any last-minute updates.
💳 Run Fee
Annual club members run free as part of their membership. If you are not an annual member, please ensure your R50 run fee is paid before the run starts.
🐾 Become a Canicross Winelands Annual Member
Want to join the pack? Annual membership includes:
- Official Canicross South Africa annual membership
- Canicross Winelands club membership
- Weekly club social runs
- Access to club events and training opportunities
- Special rates on selected workshops
- The opportunity to run with any Canicross South Africa club nationwide at no additional cost.
For membership options, benefits, and registration details, visit the Canicross South Africa website or chat to Vicki at one of our runs.
⚠️ Important Reminders
- Please arrive 10–15 minutes early for a short briefing.
- Reactive dogs should be given extra space.
- When overtaking, clearly call out “passing left” or “passing right”.
- Keep at least two leash lengths between teams while running.
- Bring water and a fold-up bowl if needed.
- Warm up before the run and cool down afterwards.
- Avoid feeding your dog for at least an hour before running.
- Bring poop bags and please clean up after your dog.
💡 Top Tip
Arrive with your dog in a normal collar or harness and change into your Canicross gear at the venue. Remove it after the run to help your dog distinguish between working time and social time.
🐾 Social Run Reminder
This is a social run, not a race. Enjoy the company, the sea air, and the opportunity to build your partnership with your dog in a fun and supportive environment.
We love seeing your adventures, so don’t forget to share your photos and tag Canicross Winelands! 📸
Really looking forward to seeing you all!
LLLLEEEETTTTTSSSSSS GGGGOOOooooooooooo… 🐕🦺🏃♀️