Dalby Forest Headtorch Challenge
Race along secluded singletrack and forest trails, many rarely used and opened exclusively for this event. Headtorch racing adds fun and challenge — expect mud and adventure.
Sign up for £19
- Sat 23 Jan 2027
18:00
Age 16 & over
£19
- 5.13 miles trail running + 738 ft ascent
Event overview
Pure trail running in the dark!
Light up Dalby Forest after dark in this thrilling headtorch trail challenge, where twisting woodland singletrack and night-time adventure test your focus and endurance.
The Dalby Forest Headtorch Challenge throws you into the heart of the forest after sunset. With only your headtorch to guide the way, every climb, turn and descent feels exciting.
It’s well marshalled, professionally organised and built for runners who crave something different!
Highlights
- Night-time trail race in Dalby Forest
- Headtorch-lit course for a unique after-dark experience
- Fully off-road on established forest trails
- Twisting singletrack, steady climbs and fast sections
- Immersive woodland setting
- Fully marshalled and professionally organised
- Ideal for runners seeking a new challenge
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
Timetable
Route
- Circular route
- Headtorch required
- Marshals
- Navigation not required
- Traffic free
- Undulating
- Way markers
- GPX available
- Rural
- Toilets
Event HQ
Dalby Forest Visitors Centre
Dalby Forest Drive
Low Dalby
Pickering
North Yorkshire
YO18 7LT
UK
- Medal
Included
- Medal for all finishers
Prizes
- First 5 Males
- First 5 Ladies
- Age 16 & over
- 650 places
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Entry fee
£19.00