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Beat the Black Dog 12km Trail Run

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 event is a combined canitrail and trail run over a distance of 12 km, held in aid of PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide. It takes place on Sunday 13 September 2026 at Halo Ogmore Valley Life Centre in Ogmore Vale, Wales. The listing describes the event as in-person with an indicated duration of four hours.

The venue is given as Halo Ogmore Valley Life Centre, Aber Road, Ogmore Vale CF32 7AJ. Tickets are listed at £26 and the refund policy is stated as no refunds. The event description notes that participants may bring dogs for the canitrail element and that the activity supports PAPYRUS's work with young people experiencing thoughts of suicide. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Ogmore Valley

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12 km

12km Canitrail and Trail Run

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

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