La Wati'Dogs Run - 1ère édition

The WATI'DOGS RUN – 1st EDITION – October 18 & 19, 2025

The Let's The Dogs Run Association is delighted to announce its first edition of " La Wati' Dogs Run ".

A sporting and friendly event designed to bring together lovers of Canine Trail Sports. The competition will take place on the magnificent site of Watissart ; training base for the 2024 Olympic Games and the French Mountain Bike Championships. The town of Jeumont, in the heart of Hauts-de-France, has received the "Terre de jeux 2024" label.

Event address:

Watissart Natural Site – Jeumont (59) – Rue Gabriel Péri

Tests offered:

100% natural trails in an exceptional setting with both elevation gains and losses! We offer a 4.5 km long trail and a 3 km short trail. The Cani-VTT and Cani-Scooter will be held on the short trail. You can register for a single day as the races cannot be combined. Prizes are awarded every day to the top 3 in each category. Many gifts await you thanks to our partners! Race resumed for the Golden Dog!

Timing will be provided by "Sport Chronométrage".

Provisional planning:

Friday :

Recognition: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Bibs: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. (licensees only)

Installation on site: From 3 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. – If arriving after 10:30 p.m., contact 0770173557

SATURDAY :

Recognition: 7 a.m. -> 8:30 a.m.

Bibs (Everyone): 7am->9am

Material and veto checks (unlicensed): 7 a.m. -> 9 a.m.

Bibs (licensed members only): 11 a.m. -> 12 p.m.

Cani-VTT: 9 hours

Cani-Scooter: 10 a.m.

Long Canicross: 10:30 a.m.

Dog Walking: 11:30 a.m.

Canicross Court/Cadets: 12:30 p.m.

Children's Briefing - 1:15 p.m.

Canicross Minimes: 1:30 p.m.

Canicross Benjamins: 2 p.m.

Dog relay: 2:30 p.m.

Awards ceremony: 3:30 p.m.

Note: Starts are individual every 30 seconds for Cani-VTT, Cani-pedicycle, Canicross Benjamin and Minimes. Canicross Cadet, Short and Long are done in pairs every 30 seconds. Cani-marche and Cani-relais are done in mass start.

Sunday :

Recognition: 7 a.m. -> 8:30 a.m.

Bibs (Everyone): 7am->9am

Material and veto checks (non-licensed): 7 a.m. -> 9 a.m.

Bibs (licensed members only): 11 a.m. -> 12 p.m.

Cani-VTT: 9 hours

Cani-Scooter: 10 a.m.

Long Canicross: 10:30 a.m.

Dog Walking: 11:30 a.m.

Canicross Court/Cadets: 12:30 p.m.

Children's Briefing - 1:15 p.m.

Canicross Minimes: 1:30 p.m.

Canicross Benjamins: 2 p.m.

Dog relay: 2:30 p.m.

Awards ceremony: 3:30 p.m.

Note: Starts are individual every 30 seconds for Cani-VTT, Cani-pedicycle, Canicross Benjamin and Minimes. Canicross Cadet, Short and Long are done in pairs every 30 seconds. Cani-marche and Cani-relais are done in mass start.

Rules – Wati’Dogs Run 2025

The Wati'Dogs Run will apply the official FFSLC rules. These can be viewed in full on their website, under "Documentation" or via this link: https://ffslc.fr/reglement-de-course-accident/

⚠️   Please read carefully before registering:

Number of races per dog:

• The same dog can only participate in two races per day , while respecting the mandatory rest periods set by the FFSLC. Please pay particular attention to this point when registering.

Children's / adults' races:

• A dog may run in an adult event and a child event, only if a minimum delay of 30 minutes is respected between the arrival of the first and the start of the second.

Age of dogs:

• Dogs must be at least 18 months old on race day.

Mandatory vaccinations:

• The FFSLC vaccination schedule must be up to date and validated on the platform.

⚠️ If vaccines are not validated at least one week before the event , registration will be automatically canceled without refund.

Race distances:

• The announced distances are subject to adjustment by the head judge on the day, depending on weather conditions. Only the judge can make this decision, not the athletes or the organizers .

Briefings:

• A children's briefing is mandatory . For adults, a detailed roadbook will be sent a few days before the race.

• female dogs in heat / reactive dogs:

• If your dog is in heat or if your dog is reactive, please notify the organizers as soon as possible so that arrangements can be made.

🐾 Change of dog

• You can change the dog associated with your registration online until October 12, 2025 00:00 (registration closes).

• Between October 12th and 17th , requests should be sent by email to: 📧 letsthedogsrun@gmail.com

• After October 17 , changes will only be possible on site (according to FFSLC conditions).

• No changes will be accepted within 2 hours of a race .

⚠️ Any dog not validated on the platform will not be able to start .

💸   Refunds

• No refunds will be issued after registration closes on October 12, 2025 .

Veterinary control and equipment

• Only non-licensees will have to present themselves for veterinary and equipment inspection on Saturday or Sunday.

On-site services

🍴 Catering

• • Saturday lunchtime : gourmet sandwiches
  • Saturday evening : delicious 3-meat couscous, lasagna, vegetarian menu and children's menu.
  • Sunday lunchtime : food truck with specialties to taste
  • Refreshment bar open all weekend for refreshments

🛏 Accommodation

• • Come with your camper van, van or caravan (parking service)
  • Or take advantage of our partnership with the Campanile hotel in Maubeuge (10 km): special discount and dogs accepted free of charge

🚿 Comfort

• • Showers & toilets accessible 24/7

🐾 Special Services

• • Bike wash area for your bikes
  • Swimming area for hairy people
  • Many exhibitor-partners will be present
  • Moments immortalized by our many photographers!

🎤 Animations

• • Microphone host all weekend
  • Evening hosted by a DJ on Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you together for this wonderful first date!

The “Let’s The Dogs Run” Team 🐾