About This Race Series

Our Dark Races at Moors Valley Country Park are a great experience, offering a fantastic chance to run around the trails and woodland in the dark. The area in which you run in is typical Dorset/Hampshire woodland. All the paths we use are well-maintained public access routes. Each course will be different, and they are designed to take in the smashing variety at Moors Valley. They will be well marked with signs and arrows on some posts and stakes which will have lights on, and marshals at key points to direct you. There are stretches of gravel paths and some made, unmade and almost-made paths. There will be one or two hills. It will be muddy in places. This series is made up of three races and you can complete the longer distances or the shorter distances: Race Date Longer Distance Shorter Distance Trick or Treat Monday 31st October 10m 5m Dark Valley Saturday 12th November Half Marathon 10k Dark Moors Saturday 23rd January 10m 5m Once you've finished a bit of running and messing about in the dark, you’ll be rewarded with a medal and your goodies for each race. Series medals and prizes will be awarded at the Dark Moors event. All competitors must wear a head or chest torch. Free parking is included within your race entry, so you can arrive on site any time after 3.30pm to take advantage of this offer The Country Park is open all day for visitors and has a wide range of activities if you want to make a day of it.