Trail
Lap
12 km
Start: 07:00 AM
ENTRY FEE: 65.00 GBP
Through The Darkness
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Trail in United Kingdom, Okehampton
Distances
About
An inclusive and flexible endurance event on Dartmoor where participants run, jog, or walk a 12km lap — individually or in teams — over 12 hours, reflecting on mental health challenges and resilience through the darkness into the light.
Catering & aid stations
Checkpoint with water and food; participants must carry minimum 500ml water and 2000 kcal food. Warm/insulated jacket, waterproofs, and emergency kit required.
Pacers
Event uses staggered start (main race 6pm). Pacers set target times per startwave; flags identify pacer groups on course. Pacers support runners but do not block trail. Refer to ‘Renntag für Laufende’ for detailed target times per wave.
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Typical weather in Okehampton
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan7°2°
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↓ 16:39
Feb7°2°
↑ 07:30
↓ 17:32
Mar9°3°
↑ 06:30
↓ 18:21
Apr11°4°
↑ 06:22
↓ 20:11
May14°7°
↑ 05:28
↓ 20:59
Jun17°10°
↑ 05:03
↓ 21:31
Jul18°12°
↑ 05:21
↓ 21:24
Aug18°12°
↑ 06:05
↓ 20:38
Sep16°10°
↑ 06:53
↓ 19:31
Oct13°8°
↑ 07:40
↓ 18:25
Nov9°5°
↑ 07:33
↓ 16:31
Dec7°3°
↑ 08:12
↓ 16:12
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Register on the official organiser website.
Sign up nowWhat's included in entry
- Fully marked course
- Well-stocked checkpoint
- Bespoke finisher’s medal with ribbon colour denoting number of laps
- Overnight camping (vehicle parking additional £5)
- Timing chips with a live display of results
- Medical and Therapist support
Prices & signup
- Lap65.00 GBP
FAQ
What kit is mandatory on course?
Competitors must carry: suitable running shoes, running pack, min 500ml water capacity, min 2000 kcal food, waterproof jacket with taped seams, long-sleeved baselayer, buff/neck gaiter, head torch (250+ lumens) with spare batteries, red light capability, whistle, fully charged phone with preloaded GPX, personal first aid kit, electrolyte solution, and a survival bag (not a blanket).
Is overnight camping included?
Yes, overnight camping is included in the entry fee for solo and team runners. Additional £5 parking applies if arriving by car/van.
What are the timing rules?
Solo runners start at 6pm and have 12 hours until a 6am cut-off; the final lap must finish before 6am. Teams start together; only one team member on course at a time, with the option to hand off. All timing chips must be returned to Race HQ by the deadline; £30 charge for loss or non-return.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:51:13 PM
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