Dark Dart Dash

Dartington Hall, United Kingdom • 21 Nov 2026

Event

Dark Dart Dash is a night trail running event held at the Green Table Cafe, Dartington Hall, Totnes (TQ9 6EL), Devon, United Kingdom on 21 November 2026. The event is organised by Sportiva Events and will help raise funds for a new playground at Dartington Hall. Registration is hosted at the Green Table Cafe, which will offer food, hot drinks and a bar for participants.

Races and course

Available races:

  • 10K single lap
  • 5K single lap
  • 2K (two laps)
  • 1K (one lap)
  • Canicross options for 10K and 5K

The longer courses use mixed terrain including gravel, grass, some tarmac and potentially muddy sections. The kids courses are on grass. Age rules published for each race include a minimum age of 15 for the 10K and 16 for canicross events. The 5K is open from age 12, or age 8 when accompanied by an adult. The 2K is for children aged 8-11 and the 1K for younger children.

Practical information

Participants must bring a head or chest torch. Trail shoes are strongly recommended. The event offers professional RFID chip timing, fully marked and marshalled courses, finish medals, free event photos, water and feed stations, first aid and toilet facilities. There is ample parking; parking charges apply until 6pm. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k Canicross Run
10 km
10k Run
5 km
5k Canicross Run
5 km
5k Run
2k Run
1k Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Join the Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run on 31 December 2025 for a refreshing 7 km coastal trail around Snape’s Point. Enjoy sea views and fresh air while supporting Salcombe RNLI in this spirited year end fundraiser.

Tackle a 7 hour timed road challenge in Exmouth on a flat, accurately measured 5.3 km out and back along a former train line. Runners and walkers welcome, medals for anyone completing at least one lap, limited to 60 entrants with multi day..

Kick off 2026 exploring Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace from Budleigh Salterton with half and third marathon options. Tackle scenic coastal and countryside trails with full course support and clubhouse comforts like showers, bar and cafe.

Explore Fernworthy Forest at the Fernworthy Dartmoor Devon League orienteering event on Sunday 4 January. Colour coded courses suit beginners to seasoned navigators, with car sharing encouraged and multiple course options to challenge you.