Runners and pets race together in Hatta cross-country event - in pictures

Participants in the HK9 Canicross race were attached to their pets by a bungee cord

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  Participants compete with their pets during the HK9 Canicross event in Hatta, UAE. All photos by Reuters

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  Canicross is cross country running with your dog, which is usually attached to the runner's waist by a bungee cord.

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  The 6km race in Hatta was the first such event to be held in the UAE.

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  Six legs are better than two for this team.

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  Runners take on the rugged mountains of Hatta.

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  A participant with two huskies.

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  Pets and their owners walk towards the start line in the morning light.

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  And they're off!

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  The race was a sell-out success.

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  Human and dog take on the uphill challenge ...

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  ... and enjoy the downhill sections.

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  There were prizes for the first three finishers, but many dogs and their owners were there just for the fun of it.

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