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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Joanna Whitehead

Backlash as Parkrun bans waist dog harnesses

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Parkrun has come under fire for its controversial decision to ban waist dog harnesses, which organisers claim are a safety risk for runners.

The free 5km run, which normally takes place every Saturday at hundreds of locations across the UK and beyond, has historically welcomed people of all ages and abilities, including their pet dogs.

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