Dark Dart Dash
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Event overview
The Dark Dart Dash is a night trail run at Dartington Hall, Totnes on 22 November 2025. The event includes adult and children races and canicross (run with a dog) options. Registration and catering are based at the Green Table Cafe on the estate. Entrants must bring a head or chest torch; trail shoes are strongly recommended.
Race details
Distances on offer:
- 10K
- 5K
- 2K
- 1K Canicross is available for the longer distances and runs shortly after the individual races. Kids races cover children aged 3-11; parents may run with their children at no extra charge. Children aged 8 and above may take part in the 5K only if accompanied by an adult.
Race entry includes RFID chip timing, marked and marshalled courses, medals for finishers, prizes for overall and category winners, water and feed stations, toilets, professional first aid cover, event catering and public liability insurance. Courses use mixed terrain: the kids courses are mainly on grass, while the longer routes include gravel, grass, some tarmac and can be muddy. There is ample parking on site but parking charges apply and the car park is monitored by cameras. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.