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