Wild Night Run
WR
From Wild Running Ltd
5.0 ·
1 review
Saturday 17th February 2024
Past event
18:00
South Brent
£21.00–£27.00 · 2 races
10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating night of adventure at the Wild Night Run, organized by Wild Running Ltd! On Saturday, February 17th, 2024, South Brent, Devon, will come alive as runners tackle the South West’s toughest night race for its 13th year. Participants can choose between the challenging 9-mile Wild Race, which features an uphill trek through breathtaking Dartmoor scenery and notorious obstacles like blizzards and bogs, or the 5-mile Mild Night Run, designed for those looking for a thrilling yet less intense experience.
The event promises a festive atmosphere, complete with live music from Benny Guitar in the community hall to warm you up before the challenge begins. All courses will be clearly marked and marshalled, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. With prizes for the top male and female finishers, as well as exciting spot prizes, this event is perfect for seasoned athletes and newcomers alike. Don’t miss this chance to embrace the wild side of running under the stars!
The event promises a festive atmosphere, complete with live music from Benny Guitar in the community hall to warm you up before the challenge begins. All courses will be clearly marked and marshalled, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. With prizes for the top male and female finishers, as well as exciting spot prizes, this event is perfect for seasoned athletes and newcomers alike. Don’t miss this chance to embrace the wild side of running under the stars!
Wild Night Run
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Andy Banister
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Wind, rain, bogs & rocks. Lovely stuff
Races
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Wild Night Run
9 Miles
Entries closed£27.00
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Mild Night Run
5 Miles
Entries closed£21.00
Event information
The WNR route follows a mixed trail course up the old Naptha lines on to Dartmoor, following the Abbot's way and back via Brent Hill, before heading back to the Old School Community Centre in South Brent.
Shoe tag timing,
Fully marked out course (and marshalled)
Feed station,
Professional first aid
Catering by our favourite caterers
WNR and running vests for series ticket entrants
**We will be making a donation to Kingsbridge Food Bank and to the air ambulance. By making our race medals an optional extra, we are able to reduce our are entry price.**
Free number transfer if you are unable to run (if outside 7 days of the event).
Fully marked out course (and marshalled)
Feed station,
Professional first aid
Catering by our favourite caterers
WNR and running vests for series ticket entrants
**We will be making a donation to Kingsbridge Food Bank and to the air ambulance. By making our race medals an optional extra, we are able to reduce our are entry price.**
Free number transfer if you are unable to run (if outside 7 days of the event).
Parking is available on Station Road close to the Old School Community Centre
The Old School Community Centre, Totnes Rd, South Brent, TQ10 9BP
5.00pm Registration opens.
6pm: The Wild Night Run and Mild Night Run starts as a mass start, outside the Old School hall.
6.30pm: Approx first Mild Night Run finishers expected
7.15pm approx First Wild Night Run finishers expected
8.00pm prize ceremony.
6pm: The Wild Night Run and Mild Night Run starts as a mass start, outside the Old School hall.
6.30pm: Approx first Mild Night Run finishers expected
7.15pm approx First Wild Night Run finishers expected
8.00pm prize ceremony.
Functional running wear and appropriate off-road running shoes are presupposed for all races. The course will be muddy, so grippy fell type shoes would be the best option. Road shoes will not be appropriate.
A head torch is required, as well as spare batteries and a long-sleeved top.
A head torch is required, as well as spare batteries and a long-sleeved top.
- Dogs are not permitted in this event sorry.
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Organiser's description
** All courses will be marked and marshalled and in the dark! Come in good time as Benny Guitar will be playing roots guitar in the community hall.**
The South West’s toughest Night Race returns for a 13th year.
9 MILE WILD
The first three miles is mainly uphill following the river to Shipley Bridge with one or two brief descents to give you some respite. There is then a tarmac section (though still slightly uphill) before you get out onto Dartmoor, turning right at the Avon Dam and crossing below the Abbott’s Way and heading south east, emerging near the boundary fence which takes you south, close to the head of the Harbourne and exiting the moor near Dockwell farm. Blizzards, nearly waist deep bogs – you’ll find them all in this section of the course. The route then heads back via the infamously muddy Brent Hill and Lydia Bridge.
**We have made a tiny adjustment to the route to avoid an overused section of the Abbotts Way, to satisfy the landowners**
This is a tough race and not for the faint-hearted.
5 MILE MILD NIGHT RUN
Still wild but shorter. This follows the stunning river path from South Brent to Shipley Bridge, mainly uphill with a couple of short downs, then loops round to descend a steep rocky track (care needed) before rejoining the last section of the river path. Still challenging but aimed at less experienced runners.
Prizes
There will be prizes for the fastest three overall men’s and women’s podium finishers plus spot prizes.
The South West’s toughest Night Race returns for a 13th year.
9 MILE WILD
The first three miles is mainly uphill following the river to Shipley Bridge with one or two brief descents to give you some respite. There is then a tarmac section (though still slightly uphill) before you get out onto Dartmoor, turning right at the Avon Dam and crossing below the Abbott’s Way and heading south east, emerging near the boundary fence which takes you south, close to the head of the Harbourne and exiting the moor near Dockwell farm. Blizzards, nearly waist deep bogs – you’ll find them all in this section of the course. The route then heads back via the infamously muddy Brent Hill and Lydia Bridge.
**We have made a tiny adjustment to the route to avoid an overused section of the Abbotts Way, to satisfy the landowners**
This is a tough race and not for the faint-hearted.
5 MILE MILD NIGHT RUN
Still wild but shorter. This follows the stunning river path from South Brent to Shipley Bridge, mainly uphill with a couple of short downs, then loops round to descend a steep rocky track (care needed) before rejoining the last section of the river path. Still challenging but aimed at less experienced runners.
Prizes
There will be prizes for the fastest three overall men’s and women’s podium finishers plus spot prizes.
Location
TQ10 9BP Totnes Road, South Brent, United Kingdom
Wild Night Run
WR
Wild Running Ltd
Wild Running Events started out putting on four events for what is now the Wild Night Run Series in 2012, as well as the Something Wild trail running festival and now organises swimruns in the southwest as well as an Ultra race on Dartmoor, all in unique and beautiful surroundings.
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