The Darklink 10K

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

Darklink / lightlink 10k Headtorch Run

The event is a 10k headtorch run on 29 December 2025. It starts at the Toll Bridge in Shoreham and follows the Downslink north to Bramber and back. The route is described as flat and passes over the South Downs Way Bridge. A water/aid station is located at the halfway point. Headtorches are mandatory. A medal is provided; a new medal is planned for this year and a small number of previous-year medals will be available for lightlink finishers.

Course and race services

The event is fully marshalled and has a 4x4 pick-up on site. Chip timing will be provided by Timing Monkey. An ARC permit has been applied for and is pending. Entry fees are shown as £22 (attached) and £24 (unattached). The minimum age to enter is 16 or older. The organiser reported entries on the entry system; entries recorded so far were 184 participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k
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