Outrun the Night
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Outrun the Night
Outrun the Night is a 12-hour night running challenge at Dalkeith Country Park in Edinburgh. Participants complete as many 5 km loops as they can within the 12-hour window. Runners may enter solo or as teams of two or four; teams combine completed loops to form a total distance.
The 5 km loop uses a mix of woodland trails and road. After darkness falls, the woodland sections will be unlit; runners should expect uneven ground, exposed roots and changing underfoot conditions. The course is marked and the event base is located on the Palace Lawn at Dalkeith Palace. A working headtorch and a second backup light are mandatory.
Distances that participants may aim for include:
- 5 km per completed loop
- 20 km as an example target
- marathon distance
- ultra distances
Solo entries are scored on separate men’s and women’s leaderboards. Team entries have separate leaderboards and event recognition. Entry fees are listed per category: solo £45, team of two £35 per person (total £70), team of four £30 per person (total £120).
Base camp offers drinking water, basic carbohydrates, toilets, medical support, a staffed event base and a basic bag-drop. Organisers will not provide a marquee or runner shelter; each runner or team may use one shelter pitch up to 3 m by 3 m. Open flames and camping stoves are not permitted; hot water will be available. Parking for runners is free within the park, about a five-minute walk from base camp. Final loops must begin before the 12-hour cut-off; loops started before the cut-off may be completed and will count toward totals. There is no minimum distance beyond completing one loop. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
