Logo

Dark Skies Surrey Hills

Dorking, United Kingdom • 10 Jan 2026

Dark Skies Surrey Hills is a night-time trail running event at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, set in the Surrey Hills. It offers a night-time 10-mile, 10K and 5K races, plus Canix events and 1K/2K kids’ races for 3–11 year-olds. The undulating, muddy courses wind through woodlands beneath the stars, with headlamps guiding the way.

Participants must wear a headtorch; grippy off-road shoes are advised. The event is cup-free and includes a single feed station, live results via Webscorer, and RFID tagging. This year, proceeds support the Dorking Area Food Bank.

It’s the second race in Wild Night Run Series, with maps and precautions provided on site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Dorking

Race information

Registration
10 mi
10 Mile
10 km
10k
5 km
1k/2k Kid’s Race
Canix
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

London Backyard Ultra

Croydon - 14 mi from Dorking

London Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre in Croydon, London. The event features a 4-mile (about 6.4 km) lap every hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The wooded venue offers a woodland course with a supportive, community atmosphere ty..

The Shere 42k Multi Terrain Event

Shere - 5 mi from Dorking

Set in the Surrey Hills, the Shere 42k, 21k & 10k Multi Terrain Event offers three trail running options from the picturesque Shere Recreation Ground. The 10k covers woodland and rolling trails with a 123m ascent; the 21k climbs about 543m across North Downs and Ranmore; the 42k marathon lifts aroun..

The Sufferings

Washington (West Sussex) - 23 mi from Dorking

The Sufferings is a multi-distance trail event in West Sussex, organized by Sussex Trail Events. The race begins at Washington Village Hall in Washington, RH20 4AP, and offers Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and a 39 Mile Ultra. Runners tackle the steep, rugged tracks of Chanctonbury and Cissbury ring..

The Farnham Pilgrim Marathon

The Sands - 17 mi from Dorking

The Farnham Pilgrim Marathon is a scenic and challenging running event held in Farnham, Surrey, starting from The Sands on Seale Road. The marathon offers spectacular views across the Surrey Hills, known for its hilly and multi-terrain course that tests runners' endurance. Alongside the full maratho..

Brighton 50

Brighton - 30 mi from Dorking

Brighton 50/50 September 2025, organized by RunThrough UK, offers three trail distances—50 miles, 50k, and 23k—starting and finishing on Brighton Beach at Black Rock/Madeira Drive. The 50-mile route weaves from the beach through the South Downs to Beachy Head and back along the coastline, featuring..

UTMB Index

Thames Path Ultra Challenge

London - 21 mi from Dorking

...

Thames Path Challenge, part of Ultra Challenge Series, runs along the Thames Tow Path from Fulham's Bishops Park in west London to Henley-on-Thames. Distances include a full 100 km route (also a 2‑day daylight option), a 72 km 3/4, 50 km halves, and 28/22 km quarters, plus a 25 km Thames Bridges Tre..

UTMB Index