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Waggy Races

Join our partners from Waggy Races for the 2026 fun run on The Strand

  • Booking essential
  • Free event (admission applies)

ross country fun runs to enter alongside your dogs! Run or walk with 1 dog, with 2 dogs or as a pack (2 people/1 dog).

The sport of cross country running with dogs (canicross) originated in Eastern Europe as a means of keeping sled dogs fit outside of the snowy season. It spread to some parts of Europe but had never reached N. Ireland.... until Waggy Races was born in 2014

For more details and booking go to www.waggy-races.com

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 02870836396

Suitability

Family friendly

Meeting point

Entrance to the beach

Accessibility

Fully accessible

Contact info

Portstewart Strand

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