Outrun the Night
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Outrun the Night Ultra
Date: 31 Oct 2026 to 01 Nov 2026. Location: Dalkeith Country Park, Palace Lawn at Dalkeith Palace. Minimum age: 18+.
Outrun the Night is a 12 hour running challenge held on a measured 5 km loop through woodland trails and road. Participants complete as many loops as they choose during the event; every completed loop adds 5 km to the total. The course is fully marked and runners should expect complete darkness, uneven ground, exposed roots and changing conditions underfoot. The event may continue in poor weather and the route, timings or format may be changed for safety.
Entries are available for solo runners and for teams of two or four. Teams compete as a relay with one runner on the course at a time. Base camp is located on the Palace Lawn. Each runner or team may bring one tent or gazebo with a maximum footprint of 3 m x 3 m. Solo runners may have up to three support crew members; teams may have up to two. Crew must share the same shelter and may not bring additional shelters.
Mandatory equipment includes a working headtorch, spare batteries or a second light, a fully charged mobile phone, suitable trail footwear and clothing appropriate for the conditions. Facilities at base camp include drinking water, hot water for instant food, basic carbohydrates and snacks, toilets, staffed base camp, basic bag drop and professional medical support. There will be no food vendors and open flames or alcohol are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
