Haldon Night

Haldon Night

Haldon Night is a series of night trail races held at Haldon Forest, Bullers Hill, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XR. The event includes marked and marshalled trail courses with a Start/Finish arch. The 10K and 5K use single loops and have been adjusted to measure just over their official distances. Routes are marked with reflective poles and large A4 arrows on white backgrounds with 50 mm orange reflective tape. Head torches or chest torches are required.

Distances offered:

• 10K single-loop trail, plus 10K canicross
• 5K single-loop trail
• 2K two laps for children
• 1K one lap for young children

Age rules and entries are set by race category: the 10K is for entrants aged 15 and over on race day; 10K canicross requires age 16 and over; the 5K is open to age 12 and over or age 8 and over if accompanied by an adult; the 2K is for ages 8 to 11; the 1K is for ages 3 to 7. Adults may run with children in the kids races at no extra charge.

Event services include professional RFID chip timing, free event photos, medals for finishers, podium prizes including veteran categories for the 10K, water and feed stations, first aid cover, event caterers, toilets and paid parking on site. A hat competition and team prize are also part of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.