Middle Ridge Redemption Canicross 2026

Middle Ridge Redemption Canicross is a dog-and-runner trail race held at Ourimbah State Forest in New South Wales, Australia. In canicross, runners are attached to their dogs via a harness, bungee line, and running belt, making the race a team effort instead of a solo endeavor. The event provides two distances: a short 2.8 km course and a longer 9.7 km course. The course begins and ends on a traffic-free stretch of Middle Ridge Road near Red Hill Road. Participants and their dogs navigate varied forest trails featuring rolling terrain and approximately 150 metres of elevation gain. This profile challenges pacing and handling without becoming a mountain race. The format is suitable for those who regularly run with their dogs, while the shorter distance offers a manageable introduction to trail racing for newer canicross teams.