Hyperenergetic Dogs Dash Through Gatton Park at Run Reigate Canicross 2026

Canicross teams took off across Gatton Park as Run Reigate Canicross & Trail ran on February 22, 2026, offering both 5K and 10K multi-terrain loops through the estate’s parkland and medals for finishers. Organisers scheduled dedicated canicross starts at 08:30 and trail runners to set off at 10:00, with the event described on venue and listing pages as a chance to “get fit, enjoy our park – and pick up a medal.”

The event format kept things simple for owners and high-energy dogs: the course is a 5K loop with the option to do a second loop for 10K, a structure Timeoutdoors confirmed as “the choice to run one or two loops, 5K or 10K, your choice - you can decide now or on the day.” Timeoutdoors lists four race options explicitly - 5K Trail at 10:00, 10K Trail at 10:00, 5K Canicross at 08:30 and 10K Canicross at 08:30 - and notes age eligibility of 11 & over and entry prices in the £27-£30 range.

Promotional copy and social channels emphasised accessibility and community. Instagram invited entrants to “Join Run Reigate Canicross Trail on Sunday 22nd February 2026 over 5K & 10k distances with your four-legged buddy,” while an original event summary framed the day as “offering canicross participants a marked trail race and an accessible introduction to running with dogs in a competitive but friendly environment.” Timeoutdoors also touted the weekend as “Year 4 of the popular Trail Run at Gatton Park!” and wrote that Run Series was “back by popular demand for another year.”

Booking and listing channels for the event included direct booking through Run Reigate, plus listings on RunThrough, Letsdothis and Timeoutdoors. Letsdothis highlighted entry pages with reviews, exclusive discounts and photos, and Timeoutdoors promoted platform features such as adding the event to a shortlist and community tools for friends and supporters among its “community of 100,000+.”

There is a notable discrepancy in published dates across platforms: Instagram, Letsdothis, RunThrough and the original listing material referenced February 22, 2026, while the Gatton Park event page carried a header for “Sunday 23 February 8.00 am - 1.00 pm” and the same canicross and trail start times. Venue copy on Gatton Park’s page also read, “Run Reigate is back with an exciting 5k and 10k multi-terrain loop through Gatton Park’s beautiful parkland. This year there are two events. A dedicated Canicross event starts at 8.30am and the trail runners set off at 10am.”

Organisers framed the day as efficient and welcoming - Timeoutdoors’ event copy promised they were “keeping this event simple and easy for you as runners, not too much hanging about in the cold,” and closed with, “A fabulous medal, as you'd expect! We can't wait to see you there!” The Run Reigate Canicross & Trail weekend reinforced the series’ return to Gatton Park and kept the focus on short, energetic loops that suit high-drive dogs and owners seeking a compact race experience.