Dark Valley

Night Trails

SATURDAY 21st NOVEMBER 2026

Join us for the ultimate Dark Valley Night Trails! This exciting night-time adventure is back! BigFeat Events bring you a 10km looped trail along wide, winding tree lined paths, set in the deep dark woods of Moors Valley Country Park. Running under the stars in this hugely popular forest on the Hampshire/Dorset border, we offer you a fantastic opportunity to experience a torch lit, night-time trail running adventure.

DESCRIPTION

On a fully signed course, using our bespoke fluorescent directional markers, runners leave HQ under cover of darkness. With headtorches lighting the way, you'll head out into the forest and beyond, experiencing a freedom and sense of calm that only the darkness can bring! Your senses become more alert and where the forest opens up, panoramic views of the night sky will really add to the sense of adventure. Whether solo or with friends, you will feel safe surrounded by like-minded runners and legendary BigFeat marshals. The only choice to make is how many laps to do..... (and how much glow to show!)

We offer 1, 2 or 3 lap options giving you the chance to run 10km, 20km or 30km.......which dark adventure will you choose?

LOCATION

Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringwood, Dorset BH24 2ET

CAR PARK

Car parking is in the main car park at Moors Valley Country Park and is Free

DISTANCES & PRICES

10km - £34

20km - £40

30km - £46

REGISTRATION

Collect Race Bibs from the Registration Tent at event site

Registration opens at 16:30 and will close at 17:15 for all 3 distances

START TIME

Safety Briefing - 17:25

All 3 distances start at 17:30

MANDATORY KIT

All runners are required to have a headtorch or chest torch. It is advisable to have a back up if possible.

As weather is changeable, especially in winter, runners are advised to also wear (and carry) appropriate clothing for the conditions.

We also strongly advise runners to download the GPX file of the route onto a wearable watch or mobile device. Although this is a marked course event, arrows can be tampered with, so a good understanding of the route is advisable.

BAG DROP

A bag drop tent will be available on the day.

CUT OFF TIMES

10km - No Cut Off

20km - 3 Hrs

30km - 4.5 Hrs

TREES NOT TEES

We work with the Trees Not Tees organiztion. Runners can opt to have a tree planted instead of receiving a finishers medal

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WHAT YOU GET

* Night-time trail run

* Incredible woodland location

* Fully marked course

* Well stocked aid station

* Bespoke finishers medal

* Friendly enthusiastic volunteers

* Energetic and fun atmosphere

* On course photographers

* Excellent value for money

* Satisfaction guaranteed

Thinking of making a day out of it?

Moors Valley is an award-winning visitor attraction offering a host of outdoor activities for all ages.

Discover miles of walking trails, cycle routes and dog-friendly trails, two large adventure play areas, Adventure Valley featuring Mini Land Rovers and Adventure Golf, Cycle Hire, Gruffalo and friends’ sculptures, a one mile Play Trail, our Tree Top and Music Trails, and accessible Bee Hive play structure.

GRUFFALO TRAIL

If you venture into the deep dark wood you may bump into the Gruffalo and the Gruffalo's Child plus other characters from Julia Donaldson's fantastic story.

Each wooden sculpture has been carved in a different position - can you find them all?

GRUFFALO TRAIL - MOORS VALLEY

PARK RUN

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

PARK RUN - MOORS VALLEY

GO APE

From high ropes courses for kids to high ropes courses for adults, bouncy nets 30 ft above the forest floor, to all-terrain Forest Segways, plus so much more.

GO APE - MOORS VALLEY

Description supplied by the event organiser.