Outrun the Night
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Outrun the Night
Outrun the Night is a 12 hour night running challenge at Dalkeith Country Park in Edinburgh. Participants complete as many 5km loops as they can within the event window. Runners may enter solo or as teams of two or four, with separate leaderboards for solo, two-person and four-person teams. Entry fees were: solo £49, team of two £35 per person (total £70), team of four £30 per person (total £120). Entries are closed.
The 5km loop follows a mix of woodland trails and road. Woodland sections will be completely dark once night falls; runners should expect uneven ground, exposed roots and changing underfoot conditions. A working headtorch plus a second working headtorch or spare batteries is mandatory. Runners must also carry a fully charged mobile phone and wear suitable footwear and clothing for trail conditions.
Base camp sits on the Palace Lawn at Dalkeith Palace. The organiser provides drinking water, basic carbohydrate snacks (bananas, crisps, biscuits, sweets), toilets, professional medical support, a staffed event base and a basic bag-drop. There will be no organiser-provided marquee or runner shelter; each runner or team may use one shelter pitch up to 3m x 3m and support crew must share that allocated shelter area. Open flames, BBQs and camping stoves are not permitted; hot water will be available.
Runner parking is free within Dalkeith Country Park, approximately a five minute walk from base camp. There is no vehicle access or drop-off directly at base camp. Entry fees are non-refundable; transfers and postponement procedures follow the organiser’s published terms. There is no minimum distance beyond completing the first loop. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
