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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 held at Dinas Bran Leisure Centre, Llangollen, LL20 8TG. The course distance is 8 km (about 5 mi) with a total climb of 244 m (about 801 ft).

The route is partially marked. A good head torch is essential. Safety information is recorded as partially marked under BS.

Minimum age for participants is over 16. The event is insured by the WFRA.

Recorded category best times are 32:33 for the male category in 2021 and 37:35 for the female category in 2023. Entry is available online for a fee of £5 and entries are managed through an online entry platform. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Llangollen

Race information

Website Registration

8 km

Trail by Torchlight

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

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