'Beat the Black Dog' 12km canitrail and trail run in aid of PAPYRUS

Depression has long been known as the black dog. In 65 BC, Horace wrote: “No company’s more hateful than your own, you dodge, and give yourself the slip; you sneak in bed or in your cups, from care to sneak in vain: the black dog follows you and hangs c

10th September is World Suicide Prevention Day, an opportunity to raise awareness of the work being done to reduce suicide rates, increase knowledge and understanding, and to remember those lost to suicide. The theme this year is 'Changing the narrative on suicide' (https://www.iasp.info/2024/05/15/

PAPYRUS is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people, with a 24 hour HOPELINE and delivering training within local communities(https://www.papyrus-uk.org/)

Canitrail UK organise a number of runs & are kindly supporting the event. Jon, Race Director, is ex military & a former dog handler completing a number of K9 Biathlons whilst in the services. He has participated for the past 13 years in many Ultra Marathons with his dogs (www.canitrailuk.co.uk)

Canitrail UK events cover a variety of terrain that includes hill, moor & mountain terrain. When you enter any of their events it is entirely at your own risk. Dog welfare is a priority! The full terms and conditions can be found here (https://www.canitrailuk.co.uk/terms-conditions)

Ogmore Valley Life Centre has limited parking (https://haloleisure.org.uk/centres/bridgend/ogmore-valley-life-centre), but be aware that part of the car park will be set up for the run finish line. There is ample roadside parking in the valley, but please be considerate. Ride sharing encouraged!

This is a charity trail run, with the emphasis being on finish lines not finish times. We do not have a cut off time for the event. However, it is important to understand that this is a 12km trail event with rough terrain, steep climbs, narrow trails and streams to navigate.

Dog wellbeing is our first priority, and if it is warm then all runners are encouraged to make their own risk assessment. There is ample water on the course, and as there is no cut off time participants can take part at a speed that is appropriate for them and their canine companions

`As this is a charity event, with all money raised going to support the work of Papyrus, it is not possible to transfer to another event or get a refund. However, there is the option of transferring entry to another person, as long as you inform us at least 30 days prior to the event