The Darklink 10K

Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom • 29 Dec 2025

Event overview

The Darklink / lightlink is a 10k headtorch run scheduled for 29 December 2025 in Shoreham. The route is described as a flat out-and-back along the Downslink, starting at the Toll Bridge, going north over the South Downs Way bridge towards Bramber and returning to the start. The event issues a Darklink medal; some medals from the previous year will also be available.

Logistics and entries

There is an aid station at the halfway point. The course is fully marshalled and a 4x4 pickup vehicle will be on site. Chip timing is provided by Timing Monkey. Headtorches are mandatory. Entry fees are shown as £22 (attached) and £24 (unattached). Minimum age to enter is 16. Entries open on 21 October 2025 and close on 22 December 2025; the entry list showed 150 participants at the time of listing. An ARC permit has been applied for and was pending. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k
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