It's time to shed some light on Sportiva Events' brilliant Haldon Night Run early next month. The trail races will be held after sunset in Haldon Forest, near Exeter, on Saturday 3rd December, with races for everyone from age 3 to 103!

This is an ideal introduction to night running for all the family and the excitement of starting a trail race with head torches ablaze is captured in this short video from Sportiva Events...

Haldon Forest Park comprises 3,500 acres of woodland less than 15 minutes from Exeter with plenty to see and do before the sun sets and the nocturnal running activities take over. The Ridge Cafe is open until 5:00pm, which is the start time for the children's races over one lap (1K) for those aged 3-7 years or two laps (2K) for 8-11 year olds. Parents/carers can run with their children for no extra fee.

Registration opens at 4:00pm for all races, including the 5K for 12+ ages and 10K over-16s that both start at 6:00pm, so bring all the family and enjoy everything that Haldon Forest Park has to offer before finishing your visit with a thrilling self-illuminated race through the trees. Runners must provide their own head or chest torch. The routes are clearly marked with reflective arrows and poles.  

Entries are still available from £10 to £24 according to the distance. Haldon Night Run entry includes professional RFID chip timing, fully marked and marshalled routes, finishers medals, prizes for category winners, free event photos, water and feed stations, toilets, catering, fully trained medics, and a great race experience. Parking at Haldon Forest Park costs from £4 for two hours to £8 all day.

There is some climbing involved – the 10K has 272 metres of ascent – but the running surface is good and the course can be fast if it's not too wet. For example, last year's 10K winners were Alexander Buck (40:24) and Abby Pelling (45:29) while the leading lights in the 5K dash were Samuel Hart (20:17) and Lauren Carr (27:04).

Previous results of this runABC South featured race are available at our race listing here

Enter now via Sportiva Events here

Image and video courtesy Sportiva Events.