Wild Night Run
WR
From Wild Running Ltd
5.0 ·
1 review
Saturday 5th February 2022
Past event
18:00
South Brent
£19.60–£25.73 · 3 races
10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Wild Night Run, organized by Wild Running Ltd, taking place on Saturday, February 5th, 2022, in the picturesque village of South Brent, Devon. Celebrating its 10th year, this event promises to be the South West’s toughest Night Race, featuring a challenging 10-mile course that winds through the rugged terrain of Dartmoor. Participants will tackle muddy, rocky paths and deep bogs, with the first three miles primarily uphill alongside the beautiful river leading to Shipley Bridge. For those seeking a slightly less intense experience, the 5 Mile Mild Night Run offers a marked and marshalled route that still captures the wild essence of Dartmoor.
Runners can look forward to an exhilarating race atmosphere complete with electronic chip timing, a fully marked course, and even a Birch wood finisher’s medal for all who complete the challenge. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest finishers in various categories, and with an hour-long start window, participants can enjoy a flexible race experience. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a newcomer, the Wild Night Run is set to be a thrilling event that promises excitement and camaraderie under the stars! Don't miss your chance to be a part of this
Runners can look forward to an exhilarating race atmosphere complete with electronic chip timing, a fully marked course, and even a Birch wood finisher’s medal for all who complete the challenge. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest finishers in various categories, and with an hour-long start window, participants can enjoy a flexible race experience. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a newcomer, the Wild Night Run is set to be a thrilling event that promises excitement and camaraderie under the stars! Don't miss your chance to be a part of this
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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
Entries closed£25.73
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Mild Night Run (1 Lap)
Entries closed£19.60
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Mild Night Run (2 Laps)
Entries closed£25.73
Event information
The WNR route follows a mixed trail course up the old Naptha lines on to Dartmoor, following a figure of eight to Didsworthy and up Diamond lane to Corringdon ball, before heading back to the Old School Community Centre in South Brent
Parking is available at the Old School Community Centre
SOUTH BRENT OLD SCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTRE, SOUTH BRENT, DEVON, 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
7.00pm 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
7.00pm prize ceremony.
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Organiser's description
The South West’s toughest Night Race returns for a 10th year. The good news is, it’s still 10 tough, muddy, rocky, boggy miles on Dartmoor.
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 bridge before the boundary stones
(missing out the Abbott’s Way). Blizzards, nearly waist deep bogs – you’ll find them all in this section of the course. The route then heads to Didworthy and up Diamond Lane towards Corringdon Ball gates and back via Aish Ridge and Lydia Bridge.
It no longer includes the notoriously muddy Brent Hill. This is a tough race and not for the faint-hearted.
5 MILE MILD NIGHT RUN. (Marked course and marshalled)
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 overall podium finishers in senior and vets categories.
Race entry includes: electronic chip timing, fully marked out course using poles and canes, arrows, feed station, Birch wood finisher’s medal for all finishers,
Free number transfer if you are unable to run, prizes & spot prizes (via our free to join Strava club).
Following the success of last year’s Wild Night Run, we have decided to make this course a self navigation and un marked event. The Mild Night Run will however be fully marked and marshalled for the one and two lap events, which will both be mass starts.
The WNR will be held with a one hour start window, using our bespoke NFC timing. An A4 foldable, waterproof course map will be included with your entry.
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 bridge before the boundary stones
(missing out the Abbott’s Way). Blizzards, nearly waist deep bogs – you’ll find them all in this section of the course. The route then heads to Didworthy and up Diamond Lane towards Corringdon Ball gates and back via Aish Ridge and Lydia Bridge.
It no longer includes the notoriously muddy Brent Hill. This is a tough race and not for the faint-hearted.
5 MILE MILD NIGHT RUN. (Marked course and marshalled)
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 overall podium finishers in senior and vets categories.
Race entry includes: electronic chip timing, fully marked out course using poles and canes, arrows, feed station, Birch wood finisher’s medal for all finishers,
Free number transfer if you are unable to run, prizes & spot prizes (via our free to join Strava club).
Following the success of last year’s Wild Night Run, we have decided to make this course a self navigation and un marked event. The Mild Night Run will however be fully marked and marshalled for the one and two lap events, which will both be mass starts.
The WNR will be held with a one hour start window, using our bespoke NFC timing. An A4 foldable, waterproof course map will be included with your entry.
Location
TQ10 9BP Totnes Road, South Brent, United Kingdom
Wild Night Run
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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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