When you sign up for the challenge by completing our form we will send you your bandana as requested on the form!

If you do not receive your bandana within 10 days of completing your form please get in touch with us as 99kForCanines@dogstrust.org.uk.

Add your KMs manually

Remember, you can manually add your walks to the tally in the My Fitness Activity tab within your logged in dashboard. This is a great option if you’re using a pedometer or a different method of tracking your distances.

Follow these steps to manually add your activity:

1. Log in to your account (https://events.dogstrust.org.uk/event/99k-for-canines/home) and select My Fitness Activity.
2. Under Add activity, enter the required fields (KMs).
3. The logged activity will now appear on your fundraising page!
   
   

Track your KMs automatically using Fitbit, Strava, MapMyFitness
Follow these easy steps to track your KMs automatically:

1. Download the Fitbit, Strava MapMyFitness app and set up your account
2. Log in to your Dogs Trust fundraising page account. (Unsure where to find this? Visit our site and log in: https://events.dogstrust.org.uk/event/99k-for-canines/home)
3. Under the heading Connect your preferred Fitness app, click your chosen app.
4. Follow the prompts to connect your account
5. When you next want to track your KMs, select start your workoutin the app on your phone. Once you finish your walk, save your workoutand your distance will be published to the tally on your page the following day.

If you have synced your app already but it is not working, please log in and re-connect it.

• Fitbit: You must start an activity and save it. If no activity is logged, then your cumulative activity will sync at the end of the day. If you are having issues, try syncing through BOTH your Fitbit and the Fitbit app on your smartphone.
• MapMyFitness: You must start your workout, stop your workout and then SAVE your workout. 
• Strava: You must start your workout, stop your workout and then SAVE your workout.

Your tally will be updated each day with the previous day’s distances.

If you’re experiencing issues tracking your KMs, please contact us on 99kforcanines@dogstrust.org.uk and we’ll be happy to help.

No, you can spread your 99km of walking throughout the challenge month! It averages at just over 3km a day. If you want to exceed 99km, go for it.

No! Both dog owners & non-dog owners are welcome.

No, this event is free to take part in.

There is no set fundraising target for this challenge. However, we encourage you to do your best to raise £99 or more to contribute to the work of Dogs Trust

Yes, please email the team at 99kforcanines@dogstrust.org.uk and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.