Dark Skies - Surrey Hills

Name: Dark Skies - Surrey Hills
Start: 2023-01-28T16:30:00.000Z
End: 2023-01-28T16:30:00.000Z
Location: Denbies Wine Estate., London Rd, Dorking RH5 6AA, UK
Rating: 3.3

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£8.00 - £25.00Free injury protection

About

This exciting new race in the Wild Night Run series will take participants through a woodland oasis in the Surrey Hills. With 3 races to choose from and a kid's race, this event is perfect for the whole family. Come for the awesome medal, unique night race, and family fun.

Participants
10 Mile, 10k, 5k, and 2 moreView details
Calendar
Sat, 28 Jan 2023View logistics
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Dorking, United KingdomView location
Star
3.3(3 Reviews)
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Where and when

Location

Denbies Wine Estate., London Rd, Dorking RH5 6AA, UK

Start times

Sat, 28 Jan 2023

10 Mile:

5:50pm |

10k:

5:30pm |

5k:

5:30pm |

1k Kid's Race:

4:30pm |

2k Kid's Race:

4:30pm

Races summary

Here's what races are available for Dark Skies - Surrey Hills

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1k Kid's Race
PathWithPin1km
£8.00
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2k Kid's Race
PathWithPin2km
£8.00
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5k
PathWithPin5km
£18.00
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10k
PathWithPin10km
£22.00 - £25.00
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Route information

These woodland night races will take participants through valleys, farmland and Ranmore Common. Each race will start at Denbies Wine Estate, opposite Box Hill Country Park. There will be plenty of hills on the trails so make sure to be prepared to feel the burn. If you fancy there are also Canicross categories for the 10k and 10-mile races making this event perfect for you to bring your four-legged friends along.

What's included

Handmade Finisher's Medal
Fully-marked routes
Water Stations
Chip-timed results
First aid
Toilets
Feed stations

How to get there

Denbies Wine Estate., London Rd, Dorking RH5 6AA, UK

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By Train

The closest station to the event site is Dorking train station, but there are 2 other train stations close by including Box Hill and Westhumble and Dorking Deepdene.

It's just a short stretch from these stations down the M25 into the wooded bliss.

Parking

Parking is available for at least 200 cars in the main car park. It is encouraged to car share or to cycle to the event.

Event day logistics

16:00 - 17:10 Registration opens

16:30 Start of kid’s races

16:50 Finish of kid’s races

17:30 Start of 5k and 10k

17:50 Start of 10 Mile race

19:20 Presentation for 5k & 10k

19:45 Presentation for 10 mile race

20:00 Catering closes

20:30 Cut-off for all races

Race packs

All participants must collect their race number and timing chip from registration no later than 30 minutes before your race start time.

Age Requirements

1k or 2k: Participants must be between the ages of 3-12 years old
10k: Participants must be 16 years of age or older
10 miles: Participants must be 18 years or older

Covid Safety measures

Hand sanitiser will be placed outside all toilets
Seated staff will wear masks
Signed and marshalled routes
Water and finisher's medals will be located remote from the finish to discourage social gathering
All marshals will be given bin bags and disposable gloves. Anyone littering will be disqualified.

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What to bring

Mandatory Kit List

Head torch + Spare batteries
Long-sleeved top
Collapsable cup
Mobile phone
Waterproof jacket

Recommended Kit List

Trail or fell shoes are recommended.
Long-fingered gloves
Hat
Long-sleeved waterproof jacket (does not have to be carried)

FAQ's

Can I wear headphones while I run at the Dark Skies - Surrey Hills?

No, headphones may not be worn during the race.

How old does my child have to be to take part in the kid's races in the Dark Skies - Surrey Hills?

The kids races are reserved for children under 12.

Are headtorches mandatory at the Dark Skies - Surrey Hills?

Yes, all participants must wear a front-facing head torch. Any extra safety lighting is also welcomed.

Reviews

3.3

3 reviews

3.3

Did the 10 Mile in 2022

A great run in an amazing area. Would definitely take part again. The course marking was pretty good one exception was at the 3.1 mile mark many people turned left here in confusion at the farm losing 1/2 mile of the course.Otherwise a great run.Clive

2.7

Did the 10k in 2022

Course poorly marked resulted in losing a kilometre and ending up on the shorter route.Badly organised. Race times are impossible to findNice views

4.0

Did the 10k in 2022

Was a really good event, thoroughly enjoyed. However, you need to have more glow sticks or reflective arrows / reflective stakes and helpers giving guidance. I ended up running 7.6km, taking a wrong turn back onto the 5km course. Frustrating as I was within the top 5, but will have to come back next year to try again.

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