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Trail by Torchlight

Name: Trail by Torchlight
Start: 2026-12-11
End: 2026-12-11
Location: Llangollen

Llangollen, United Kingdom • 11 Dec 2026

Trail by Torchlight

Trail by Torchlight is a night trail event based at Dinas Bran Leisure Centre, Llangollen, LL20 8TG. The course distance is 8 km (approximately 5 mi) with a total climb of 244 m (801 ft). The event is insured by WFRA.

The route is described as BS Partially marked. A good head torch is essential. The minimum age for participants is over 16. Entry is available online with a stated fee of £5.

Course records are listed for male and female categories with times of 32:33 (male, 2021) and 37:35 (female, 2023). No start or finish times are provided in the published details. Safety and navigation provisions are limited by the partial marking, so participants should be prepared for night running on trails and variable underfoot conditions.

Additional operational details such as exact course layout, marshal locations, parking, or race schedule are not provided in the available information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Llangollen

Race information

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8 km

Trail by Torchlight 8km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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