19th Oct 2019 (Chirk Castle 4K) & 26th Oct 2019 (Telford Town Park 5K)
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A Multi-Award Winning
not-for-profit
Fun Run, for
​Hope House

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DARK RUN IS BACK IN 2019,
​WITH AN EXCITING TWIST!


​This year (for the first time), we are offering the chance to take part in a 'Dark Run Double'.  Not only will 'Dark Run 5k' be taking place in Telford Town Park as normal, but a week beforehand, there will be a 'Dark Run 4k' in the grounds of the stunning Chirk Castle, near Wrexham! 

​Dark Run 4K (Chirk Castle) - 19th October 2019


Dark Run 5K (Telford Town Park) - 26th October 2019

Our event was an outstanding sell-out success again in 2018 and in our four years so far, has raised over £45,000 for Hope House. Thank you to everyone who has taken part or volunteered so far, we look forward to doing it all again in October 2019!

​Entry for both events is now OPEN! Entries sold out two months before the event last year, so you'll need to be quick if don't want to miss out on our incredible Bespoke Glow in the Dark Medals and Goody Bags!
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ENTER TELFORD DARK RUN 5K
ENTER CHIRK CASTLE 4K
*Both entry pages offer the option to 'do the Dark Run Double', at a discounted price!

OUR 2018 PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
THE NATIONAL
RUNNING AWARDS!
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We are extremely proud to announce that Dark Run 5k was voted as the 'Best 5k in the West Midlands', at the prestigious National Running Awards 2019!  We have also been shortlisted in the UK's 'Best Fun Run' category again, please take a few seconds to vote for us.

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Dark Run -  Organising team: 
Chris Richards, Rachel Lewis, Lynsey Kilvert, Cat Dowdeswell, Alison Jones, Sarah Wakelam, Kaitlyn Wakelam, Diane Crump, Emma Cross, Wendy Cartwright, Ann Ridgway, Margaret Jackson, John Jackson, Jac Cassidy, Aaron Baynton, Emma Hodges.
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Our Chosen Charity -

Hope House
provide specialist nursing care and support to life-limited children, young people and young adults from Shropshire, Cheshire, North and Mid Wales.

Their support extends to the whole family – from diagnosis, throughout the lifetime of the child and beyond.


Take a look at this video to see for yourself the fabulous work that Hope House do.


Dark Run 5k cannot happen without our fabulous sponsors, supporters and volunteers!

​ If you would be interested in sponsoring or supporting either or both of our 2019 events, please do get in touch via the 'Contact' page, as we'd REALLY appreciate your help.
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​Every penny raised by this event, helps life-limited children and their families!


All sponsors and supporters will appear on our sponsors page, with details of the services they offer.  Here are some of the wonderful people, who have helped our volunteers to put on this event so far:
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New to running and looking for inspiration?
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Running Hot and Cold - by Doug Richards is available to buy NOW! 
His second book - Can We Run With You, Grandfather?
- is also now available
Running Hot & Cold
Can We Run With You, Grandfather?
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