The Dash in the Dark is an opportunity to run a 10k trail race after dark in Black Park Country Park. The park covers over 500 acres of woodland, heathland and open space in South Buckinghamshire

There was a limit of 400 entrants, minimum age of 16, cost of entry £17 affiliated, £19 unaffiliated (+ booking fee at checkout), free parking on site, toilets, and all finishers will receive a specially designed medal, not forgetting the copous amounts of cake!

This run is based on a two-lap course through the park in a way you’ve never seen before, with your head torch, glow sticks and fairy lights illuminating your way.

Collecting your bib number was easy, safety pins also were provided. They also gave you an orange hi-vis reflect ‘slap bracelet’.

The race was on a Saturday evening and the atmosphere was great…it’s not often you find a run at night! As you passed the start line, a DJ played lively music creating a fun and upbeat atmosphere. 

The route was marked out with reflective tape and fairy lights around trees, as well as a few ground lights in places. Not forgetting the marshals who were located at key positions, all of whom, had bright torches and directed you where to go. Some even had music playing…all were very encouraging!

After completing the Dash in the Dark, you received a lovely wooden medal. Quite apt, as the run took place in a forest. You were also handed a small goody bag containing a cereal bar, apple and banana. Furthermore, returning to the race HQ, tea and coffee were being served, there was also a vast selection of cakes spread over two large tables.

The race is not chipped time but they do record your time and to one side of the lit finishing line and funnel, a large timing clock displayed your race time.

All in all a great event and race, something different and makes a change to have a race on a Saturday evening.

You can read my full blog review at http://runiversityoflife.com/dash-in-the-dark-february-29-2020