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Event overview
The Bright Skies is a thrilling daytime trail half marathon,10K, and 5K race (with cani-cross races), as well as a 1K/2K kid’s race for 3-11 year-olds. Bright Skies was born out of the Dark Skies event (part of the Wild Night Run Series), after several people said they loved the route but would like to see more of it!
It follows an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills in Dorking. Passing through the Denbies Estate in the Surrey Hills, this is the fifth event at Denbies which is a fantastic venue!
Highlights
- Scenic trail routes through the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Challenging courses with rewarding climbs and flowing woodland descents
- Fully waymarked route, allowing you to focus on running and enjoying the views
- A friendly, low-key atmosphere from experienced trail event organisers
- Well-organised event with clear signage, support and a smooth finish experience
- A chance to immerse yourself in nature while testing your trail running legs
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Families
Timetable
Shoe type
Functional running wear and appropriate off-road running shoes are presupposed for all races. The course will be muddy, so grippy fell type shoes would be the best option. Road shoes are not appropriate.
Kit list
- Collapsible cup/speed cup or drinking container
- Mobile phone
- Waterproof jacket
- Trail shoes
- It should all fit in a bumbag, camelbak or mini-rucksack
- Cafe
- Free parking
- Rural
- Toilets
Event HQ
Denbies Wine Estate
London Road
Dorking
Surrey
RH5 6AA
UK
Registration
Registration will take place in large marque outside Denbies main entrance immediately next to the main car park. The presentation will be held in the same location.
Food and drink
Cake, teas, coffees and chilli/stew will be available from the catering Hatch at Denbies.
Parking
Parking is available for at least 200 cars in the main car park at the front. However people are encouraged to come by bike or share a lift for the benefit of the environment.
I loved every minute of this race. It was a beautiful course, varied and well marked and supported. It was my first canicross race. Also bought wine after I finished. Recommend this race. My only issue would be, please can there be a water trough at the feed station for dogs. Was a very hot day. Thanks. Angiolina
Delighted to win a prize! Great course and friendly organisers. Live this location. Thanks and see you next year! Farida K
My grandson, aged 4, had a great race. Loved the medal. Definitely wants to do more/again next year. Thank you to the event team. Dougie T
A very pleasant trail run in the country. It was very dry and warm so not much mud to deal with. A long uphill section in the first half, but rewarded by the same downhill in the second. Some great views over the Surrey Hills. Great to see it included Canix events too. Andrew B
The race was very well organised, well-signposted, and well-marshalled. A thoroughly enjoyable yet tough event, and for a worthy cause. Sustainable wooden medals with the option of donating the value to the chosen charity for the event. Lawrence M
Really good race, lovely terrain and well organised. Tabetha S
Well organised, well marked and marshaled. The course was tough but the views were worth the effort. Edward C
Great event thanks to everyone involved. All the organisation was very good. Greg C
My first half marathon and it was great. Course was well marked but for a few signs that got moved by youths that morning, but nothing the organisers can do about that. One tricky bottleneck at the start but other than that a fun and challenging course. Geoffrey K
The race was very well organised, well-signposted, and well-marshalled. A thoroughly enjoyable yet tough event, and for a worthy cause. Sustainable wooden medals with the option of donating the value to the chosen charity for the event. Lawrence M
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