List of registered participants
ORGANIZER: Dog Race, z.s.
RACE VENUE: Pardubice Racecourse, Czech Republic
DATE: 14 November 2026
Registration opens: from 09:00
ENTRY:
Online registration only until 8 November 2025.
On-site registration is not available.
COURSE DISTANCE:
Adults: approx. 4 km
Juniors: approx. 2 km
RACE FACILITIES: Pardubice Racecourse – large parking area, refreshments, restrooms, changing facilities
Veterinary Check
- All competitors must report to the veterinary check no later than one hour before their scheduled start.
- Dogs must have a pet passport with valid rabies vaccination.
Starts
- Interval starts every 30 seconds
- Competitors must report to the start area at least 5 minutes before their start time
Categories
Beauceron
- Men
- Women
- Junior Boys (8–16 years) – accompanying adult permitted
- Junior Girls (8–16 years) – accompanying adult permitted
- Children (0–7 years) – accompanying adult permitted
The top three competitors in each category will be awarded original trophies and valuable prizes from our partners and sponsors.
Course Description
The race will take place on a soft, fast, flat course within the Pardubice Racecourse, home of the legendary Velká pardubická steeplechase. This venue offers ideal conditions for fast running, easy terrain, and almost zero elevation gain.
Entry Fee
350 CZK
The entry fee is non-refundable.
However, after agreement with the organizer, the registration may be transferred to another team.
The entry fee includes:
- Electronic chip timing
- Gift package from partners and sponsors
- Race photographs
- Parking
Race Rules
- By registering, competitors agree to the organizer’s GDPR terms.
- By registering, competitors agree to the race rules and organizer’s regulations.
- All competitors participate at their own risk and are responsible for any damage caused by themselves or their dogs.
- The organizer is not responsible for injuries or damage caused to oneself or others.
- Competitors are solely responsible for their physical fitness and health condition.
- Participants under 18 years of age may start only with parental consent or responsible adult supervision (18+).
- Competitors are strongly advised to obtain accident insurance and undergo a medical check-up.
- All competitors must follow the instructions of the organizers at the start and on the course.
- Multiple starts by one competitor are allowed (organizer must be notified - must be stated in the registration notes).
- Multiple starts are not financially discounted.
- Separate registration is required for each start.
- The competitor is responsible for using the correct chip and bib number for each start; failure to do so may result in disqualification.
- Competitors must follow the principles of fair play and respect other competitors and other trail users.
- Littering or damaging the environment is strictly prohibited.
- Assistance from spectators is not allowed, except in emergency situations.
- Shortening the course is prohibited.
- By participating, competitors agree to the processing of personal data for race results, which will be public, and consent to the use of photographs, audio, and video materials for promotional purposes without financial compensation.
- Spiked running shoes are strictly prohibited; violation will lead to the disqualification.
- If you miss your start time, report to the starter; you may start in an available gap or at the end of the start list.
- Dogs must be at least 12 months old.
- Each dog may start only once, except when also running with a junior.
- Each competitor may run with only one dog per start (competitors with multiple dogs must start separately).
- Mandatory equipment: canicross harness, canicross and dog hiking belt, leash with shock absorber (maximum 2 m when fully extended).
- Pregnant female dogs in the second half of pregnancy and female dogs up to 6 weeks after whelping are not allowed to participate.
- Any form of dog aggression during the race (including lunging, snapping, growling, excessive close contact) may lead to disqualification and must be reported immediately.
- Starting with a muzzle is permitted; however, aggressive behavior will not be tolerated, even with a muzzle.
- Rough or aggressive handling of dogs will result in disqualification.
- Faster competitors always have the right of way; slower competitors must allow overtaking.
- Free running dogs are prohibited in the race area and on the course; dogs must be on leash at all times.
- Competitors are responsible for maintaining cleanliness in parking and race areas and for cleaning up after themselves and their dogs.
- Participation of docked (cropped) dogs is prohibited in accordance with Act No. 246/1992 Coll., on the Protection of Animals Against Cruelty.
Conditions for the Czech Republic Beauceron Canicross Championship
- All general race rules apply to Championship participants.
- During registration, competitors must select the category “Running the Czech Republic Beauceron Championship”.
- Only purebred Beaucerons with pedigree (FCI) are eligible to participate.¨Championship participants must enter the dog’s full registered name (according to the pedigree) in the registration system, including the kennel name.
- Competitors must carry at least a copy of the pedigree and present it upon request by the organizer.
- The title Czech Republic Champion will be awarded in the categories Beauceron Men and Beauceron Women, only to competitors of Czech nationality.
- The top three competitors in each Championship category will be awarded.