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Name: Beat the Black Dog 12km Trail Run
Start: 2026-09-13
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Ogmore Valley

Ogmore Valley, United Kingdom • 13 Sep 2026

Beat the Black Dog 12km canitrail and trail run

This is an in-person canitrail and trail running event of 12 km held on 13 September 2026 at Halo Ogmore Valley Life Centre in Ogmore Vale, Wales. The route is described as a trail course and the event takes place at the listed venue on Aber Road, Ogmore Vale CF32 7AJ.

The event is organised in aid of PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide and the proceeds support that charity. Participants are invited to take part with dogs for the canitrail format; dogs are expected to accompany runners during the event.

Practical details published for the event include a single ticket price of £26 and a stated refund policy of no refunds. The event is listed as an in-person sports event; further logistical details such as parking and route information are noted in the organiser's information but are not reproduced here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Ogmore Valley

Race information

Registration

12 km

12km Canitrail and Trail Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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