Event Date 19. April 2026
🐾 Premiere! The first ROE-CROSS Canicross & Spring
Run is coming! 🌿🐕
Spring vibes, fresh air, and your best friend by your side –
what more could you want?
On April 19, 2026, it’s finally happening: the first-ever ROE-CROSS kicks off in Röthlein-Heidenfeld near Schweinfurt – a brand-new running event for Canicrossers, runners, and walkers that moves both heart and legs! 💚
Whether you’re just starting out or already experienced – everyone will find their perfect distance:
👉 2 km | 4 km | 5.7 km | 11.4 km | 22.8 km
🐕 Individual starts for relaxed dogs
💧 Water for humans & dogs
🏅 Medals for all Canicross participants
🌞 Spring, nature & community spirit at its best
Be part of the very first edition and join the start of an event that’s here to stay!
➡️ Info & registration: www.roe-cross.de
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97520 Röthlein OT Heidenfeld
Mehrzweckhalle Heidenfeld
For runners and walkers – with or without dog companions – a nature run through the Franconian countryside
The ROE-CROSS offers every runner the perfect distance to match
their goals. All routes can be viewed directly on Komoot, where
GPX files are also available for download to navigation devices
or running watches.
The 4 km distance consists of two laps of the 2 km
course.
The 11.4 km distance includes two laps of the 5.7 km base
course, and the 22.8 km distance covers the same base course
over four laps.
Suitable running shoes
Race bib (worn visibly on the front)
Fully charged smartphone
Additionally for Canicross runners:
For the 11.4 km and 22.8 km distances: running belt or hip belt with an attachment point for the towline (back-friendly)
Safe and controlled handling of the dog at all times
At least two waste bags carried during the run
For the 2 km, 4 km, and 5.7 km distances: running with the leash in hand is allowed, but the dog must always wear a suitable harness (no collar!)
For the 11.4 km and 22.8 km distances: a properly fitted pulling harness (Canicross / sled dog harness) with no chafing, and a towline with shock absorber (typically 1.5–2 m when stretched) are mandatory
Legally required vaccinations (proof upon request)
Liability insurance (proof upon request)
Dog must be healthy and fit to run (no puppies, no sick animals)
Mandatory equipment will be checked at random. Missing required items will result in disqualification and exclusion from the start, with no refund of the entry fee.
To ensure that both runners and dogs feel comfortable, all
Canicross runners and teams start individually at
intervals of approximately 30 seconds.
This helps to reduce stress, prevent excessive excitement, and
avoid any potential conflicts between dogs at the start.
All other distances for runners and walkers without dogs will take place as a mass start. The 2 km and 4 km distances will start together, as will all other distances. Participants running multiple laps are responsible for keeping track of their own laps.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION FOR U18 PARTICIPANTS!
For
participants under 12 years of age, an
accompanying person is
mandatory. This person must also be
registered as a paying runner on the same
distance.
All underage participants must have the signature of a parent or legal guardian on the “Liability Waiver and Participation Agreement” form.
Please note: The minimum age requirement per distance is binding and may not be undercut.
No-Risk – more fun!
You can cancel your registration free of
charge until March 31, 2026, if
payment was made via bank transfer, and receive a full
refund of the entry fee.
From April 1, 2026, the late
registration period begins – for online registrations,
a processing fee of €5 will apply.
A start is only possible with a fully completed and
signed “Liability Waiver and Participation
Agreement” form.
The form must be submitted to the organizer before the
start, and no later than at race bib
pickup.
For convenience, please email the completed
form to us right after your
registration.
Please note: Without the submitted form, participation
is not permitted, and no refund of the entry
fee will be issued.
Runner/Walker U18 - minium 8 years
>> 5 €
Mandatory Accompanying Person (Ages 8–12)!
Runner/Walker 18+ years >> 15 €
Cani-Cross Runner with dog >> 25 €
Mandatory Accompanying Person (Ages 8–12)!
Runner/Walker U18 - minimum 11 years >>
5 €
Mandatory Accompanying Person (Ages 8–12)!
Runner/Walker 18+ years >> 15 €
Cani-Cross Runner with dog >> 25 €
Mandatory Accompanying Person (Ages 8–12)!
Runner/Walker U18 - minimum 12
years >> 6 €
Mandatory Accompanying Person (Ages 8–12)!
Runner/Walker 18+ years >> 16 €
Cani-Cross Runner with dog >> 26 €
Mandatory Accompanying Person (Ages 8–12)!
Runner/Walker U18 - minimum 16 years >>
16 €
Mandatory Accompanying Person (Ages 8–12)!
Runner/Walker 18+ years 21 €
Cani-Cross Runner with dog >> 31 €
Mandatory Accompanying Person (Ages 8–12)!
Runner/Walker minium 18 years 26 €
Cani-Cross Runner with dog 36 €
minimum 18 years
Water is available for both runners and dogs at the
start/finish area and at the end of
each lap.
Runners are responsible for keeping track of their own
number of laps.
Your certificate with finish time will be conveniently sent to the email address provided during registration after the event.
Changing rooms, restrooms, and shower facilities will be available after the race in the multi-purpose hall.
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