Runners and their dogs race at Ta' Qali

Dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds came together with their owners to take part in a 5km canicross race at Ta’ Qali on Saturday morning.  The race, the second edition, was organised by ultra-triathlete Fabio Spiteri, who in September became the second person to cycle around the Sicilian coast in less than two days. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli Apart from running, Spiteri has a passion for animals, one of the reasons he merged the two together and came up with the idea of holding a canicross race last year.  "There were around 90 dogs this morning and the atmosphere was fantastic, everyone running or walking with their dog and having a good time," Spiteri said.  Malcolm Vella, who runs under club Mellieħa AC, together with Milo, placed first male, with a time of 18:26 minutes. Marija Cumbo, along with Prince placed first female, with a time of 21:28 minutes.  Malcom Vella and Milo on Saturday morning Photo: Matthew Mirabelli