Dark Valley, Night Trails
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Dark Valley Night Trails
Dark Valley Night Trails is a night-time trail running event organised by BigFeat Events at Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ringwood, Dorset. The course is a 10 km loop along wide, winding tree-lined paths through the park's woods. Participants may run 1, 2 or 3 laps to complete 10 km, 20 km or 30 km.
The course is fully signed using fluorescent directional markers. Runners use headtorches or chest torches to navigate; a backup light is recommended. Organisers advise carrying clothing appropriate for winter conditions and recommend downloading the GPX file to a wearable device because markers can be tampered with. A well stocked aid station will be provided on course and on-course photographers will be present.
Practical details supplied: car parking is in the main Moors Valley Country Park car park and is free, and a bag drop tent will be available on the day. Cut off times are stated for longer distances: 20 km has a 3 hour cut off and 30 km has a 4.5 hour cut off; the 10 km option has no cut off. Runners can choose to have a tree planted instead of receiving a finishers medal through the Trees Not Tees scheme.
The event description notes volunteers staffing the course, bespoke finishers medals, and the woodland setting as features of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
