Dark Dart Dash
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Dark Dart Dash - Dartington Hall
The Dark Dart Dash is an evening trail event organised by Sportiva Events at Green Table, Lower Drive, Dartington Hall, Totnes TQ9 6EE on 21 November 2026. The Green Table Cafe will host registration and offer pizzas, hot drinks and a bar after the races. The event helps raise funds for a new childrens playground at Dartington Hall.
Course options include:
- 10K single lap
- 5K single lap
- 1K for ages 3 to 8 and 2K for ages 8 to 11
There are also canicross options where runners take part with their dogs; these start shortly after the individual races. Kids courses are mostly on grass. The longer courses use mixed terrain including gravel, grass and some tarmac, and can be muddy.
Children aged 8 and above may take part in the 5K only if accompanied by an adult at all times. Parents may run with their children in the kids races at no additional charge. Participants must bring a head or chest torch, and trail shoes are strongly recommended.
Race entry includes professional RFID chip timing, fully marked and marshalled routes, a finishers medal, a free beer or hot drink for finishers, prizes for category podiums, water and feed stations, event facilities and toilets, fully trained medics and public liability insurance. Parking at the venue has cameras and may require payment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
