Irchy Park Canicross

Irchy Park Canicross

Irchy Park Canicross is a 5k canicross event at Irchester Country Park on Sunday 7 February 2027. The course runs through woodland on a mix of grass, dirt and hard-packed tracks and will be fully marked with arrow signs.

Entries are open and priced at £22. The minimum competitor age is 14. Registration opens from 8am on race morning and will be based in the gazebo on the Little Meadow (opposite the play park). Race packs will be emailed to participants in the week of the event. Timing numbers or chips will not be posted out before the event.

The start will be alongside the top car park in the country park and will be clearly signposted. Parking is available at Irchester Country Park at a cost of £3.50 for up to 12 hours. The event will use a staggered start and allows competitors to run with up to two dogs.

On-course support includes professional first aid at the start and finish with access to runners on the course, plus Race Harborough volunteers. Trail shoes and a correctly fitting canicross harness are recommended.

Awards include trophies for the first three male and female finishers and an event medal for all finishers. Free digital race photos will be available. Entrants will be offered the opportunity to donate to local foodbanks supported by the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.