WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026
Owińska Poland
05-08 NOVEMBER 2026
05 -08 NOVEMBER 2026
The Canicross World Championship 2026 will take place in the city of Owińska, Poland, from November 5 to 8. The event is organized by the Polish Association of Sleddog Sports and held under the auspices of the International Canicross Federation (ICF), in accordance with its official international regulations. Athletes from around the world will compete in the disciplines of Canicross, Bikejoring, and Scooter across various age categories (men, women, juniors, and veterans). The competition will be held on a certified natural trail, approved by the local organizing committee for its safety and suitability.
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Location Owińska,
Where Nature, Tradition, and Sport Come Together
Owińska, Poland — The International Canicross Federation (ICF) is pleased to announce that the ICF World Canicross Championship 2026 will be held in Owińska, Poland, from 05 to 08 November 2026. The event is organized by the Polish Association of Sleddog Sports, under the auspices of the ICF and in full accordance with its official international regulations.
Nestled just north of the historic city of Poznań, Owińska offers an exceptional natural setting for one of the world’s premier dog-sport events. Known for its scenic forest landscapes, pristine nature reserves, and direct access to the Puszcza Zielonka Landscape Park, Owińska provides the ideal environment for top-level competition. The championship courses will run through certified natural trails, approved for both safety and athletic suitability by the local organizing committee.
Athletes from across the globe will compete in the disciplines of Canicross, Bikejoring, and Scooter, representing multiple age categories including men, women, juniors, and veterans. The varied terrain, forest paths, and natural elevation changes of Owińska will offer a world-class racing experience for both athletes and their canine partners.
Beyond the competitive arena, the region invites visitors to explore its cultural and environmental highlights, including the historic Owińska Palace, the renowned Sensory Garden, and the wider attractions of the Poznań area. Participants and spectators will also have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Polish hospitality and regional cuisine.
The ICF World Canicross Championship 2026 promises to be a landmark event — a global celebration of athleticism, teamwork, and the unique bond between humans and dogs, set against the inspiring backdrop of one of Poland’s most distinctive natural regions.
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information on the arrival of the competitors and a stake out map.
The stakeout will open on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Arrival will be possible through 2 different entrances depending on the place of accommodation. The places will be clearly marked. Competitors must carefully follow the instructions on the stakeout plan. Upon arrival, it is necessary to respect the instructions of the organizers – the stakeout will be sorted according to their arrival at a specific place and it will not be possible otherwise.
Attention!!! The area will always be closed between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM and entry to the stakeout will not be possible.
Payment for the stakeout will be made collectively by the team leaders, when everyone arrives. At the team leaders meeting on Thursday or Friday
I will also send forms to print for individual competitors. Veterinary exam report and competitor declaration. Please have each competitor print them out and prepare them for further use.
And an updated start schedule + preliminary start list of the first starts.
Race Routes
- Individual Starts
- Distance: 5.430 m
- Climbed: 8 m
- Relay
- Distance: 1.750 m
- Climbed: 1 m
ICF World Championships Owińska 2026 Presentation
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Drivers Info
Since 2021, the electronic vignette has been a legal requirement for most passenger vehicles
weighing less than 3.5 tonnes. This includes rental cars and your own vehicle if you are
crossing the border; motorcycles and trailers are exempt.
The sticker is directly linked to the license plate and can be purchased in just a few minutes
using the following link, for example:
https://edalnice.cz/index.html#/validation
For further information: https://myto.gov.cz/cs/
Once payment is complete, you will receive a confirmation email containing your digital copy
in PDF format. You can also choose to receive SMS notifications.
For vehicles over 3.5t
– More information on the electronic vignette on the website : edalnice.cz.
Failure to obtain a toll sticker can result in a fine of up to 20,000 CZK (approximately 800
EUR).
DOCUMENTS
ICF RULES 2025 PARDUBICE CHECH
The Canicross World Championship 2025, which will take place in the city of Pardubice, Czech Republic, from November 7 to 9, is organized under the auspices of the International Canicross Federation (ICF), in accordance with its official international regulations.
All participants are required to comply fully with the ICF rules, which include guidelines for dog welfare, approved equipment, bike and scooter specifications, as well as starting and finishing procedures. Special emphasis is placed on animal respect, fair competition, and sportsmanship among teams.
OFFICIAL CATEGORIES 2025 PARDUBICE CHECH
As part of the organization of the 2025 Canicross World Championship, which will take place in Pardubice, Czech Republic, from November 7th to 9th, we are sharing with you the official list of race categories.
The attached document includes all race categories that will be launched, covering individual and team events, as well as all age groups and disciplines (Canicross, Bikejoring, Scooter and Relay).
Please review the category descriptions carefully to ensure correct registration. The classification follows the regulations of the International Canicross Federation (ICF) and fully complies with international standards.
In the file below, you will find the categories that will be included in the start list.
ENTRY FORM 2025 PARDUBICE CHECH
Please note the following:
• The deadlines for returning the document and payment are clearly indicated.
• Complete all columns, including the coefficient column.
• See the “Explanations” page.
Additionally:
• Your identity and year of birth will be checked by the organizer.
• If there is an error or the document is incomplete, it will be returned to you for correction.
• The amount due is automatically calculated by the document.
Below the document, you will find:
• Bank details for payment.
• Three email addresses to return the entry form.
• Deadlines.
• Canine Anti-Doping Information
Please find attached the compiled Canine Anti-Doping Information, prepared by Cushla Lamen, member of the ICF Executive Committee and Sergio Maffi, DMV.
We kindly ask that this important document be distributed to all national federations to ensure that the information is accessible and well understood across our community.
In the event of any questions or clarifications, please direct them to: antidopingicf@canicross.international.
Your cooperation in sharing this resource widely will help maintain transparency, consistency, and integrity within our sport.
Thank you for your support.
Best regards,
Cushla Lamen
Member of the Steering Committee
Responsible for Animal Welfare and Anti-Doping
• CANICROSS : RULES FOR PARASPORT
The rules are following the guidelines of the international paralympic comitee.
Challenging the interests of Para sport is the threat of one-sided and predictable competition, in
which the least impaired athlete always wins.
Classification is the cornerstone of the Paralympic Movement, it determines which athletes are
eligible to compete in a sport and how athletes are grouped together for competition. In Para
sports, athletes are grouped by the degree of activity limitation resulting from the impairment.
This, to a certain extent, is similar to grouping athletes by age, gender or weight.
Classification aims to minimise the impact of the impairment on athletes’ performance so that
the sporting excellence determines which athlete or team is ultimately victorious. Ensuring that
athletes are classified prior to competing is crucial to safeguarding the integrity and credibility of
the competition.
It is important to underline that the competitive structure provided by classification systems is
not only key for elite sport but also necessary for promoting grassroots participation in Para
sports for people with an impairment.