Dart Challenge

NOV
21
2025
Take on the Dart Challenge, a six hour trail event at Dartington Hall where you can run, hike or walk repeatable 5 km laps over mixed terrain with one notable hill per lap. Canicross welcome and proceeds support a new playground.
5k Lap

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Event

The Dart Challenge is a new six hour trail event on 21 November 2025 at the Green Table Cafe, Dartington Hall, Totnes. Participants may run, hike or walk as many 5 km laps as they can within the six hour time limit. The format allows single-lap finishers or multi-lap attempts, including the possibility of covering a marathon distance by completing 8 laps plus a short out-and-back. The event also includes a canicross option for running with a dog.

Practical information

  • Distances:
    • 5 km lap, repeatable
    • 5 km canicross

The 5 km course uses mixed terrain: gravel, grass, some tarmac and occasional mud, with one notable hill per lap. Trail shoes are strongly recommended. The event supports fundraising for a new playground at Dartington Hall.

Race services and inclusions listed by the organiser include professional RFID chip timing, lap splits and finishing times, fully marked and marshalled routes, water and feed stations, toilets, event medics/first aid, event caterers and a covered cafe area with indoor space and a wood burning stove. All finishers receive a medal and a free hot drink or half a beer. There is ample but paid parking on site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.