BigNightOut

Dark Trails

 

Join us for our BigNightOut!    An adventure filled evening, running  by torchlight, on the trails and travellers ways that surround the historic city of Winchester in Hampshire.

 

Description

BigNightOut is back after an incredibly successful event last year!  On a fully signed course, using our bespoke fluorescent directional markers, runners leave Winchester Athletics Track under cover of darkness. With headtorches lighting the way, you'll head out of the City of Winchester and onto the South Downs Way. Following the SDW, the 22Km runners will climb steadily to Cheesefoot Head, where panoramic views of the night sky will really add to the sense of adventure. Running over Fawley down towards Morestead, runners will complete a circular loop before coming back down Cheesefoot Head and heading out onto the MOD land at Deacons Hill. Here you'll meet the 11km runners as you both join the Pilgrims Trail and make your way back towards Winchester and St Catherines Hill. Now it's a run along the Itchen Way as you follow the river back to the track and the finish line.

 

Location

Winchester Athletics Track, Bar End, Winchester, SO23 0QA

 

CAR PARKING

Car parking is at East Winchester, Barfield Park & Ride, SO23 9PH and is Free after 16:00

CAR PARK DIRECTIONS

 

Distances & Prices

22km - £38

12km - £32

 

Registration 

Collect Race Bibs from Registration Tent at event site

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

 

Start Time

22km - 17:30

12km - 17:45

 

Mandatory Kit

All runners will be required to have a headtorch or chest torch. We advise also  bringing a back up if possible

All runners will be required to carry at least 500ml of fluid with them. Most will have hydration vests but handheld soft flasks will be permitted.

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 at the start/finish area

 

Cut Off Times

22km - 3.5 Hrs

12km - 3 Hrs

 

Latest Entry Date to Guarantee Finishers Medal

 

Thursday 25th Sept 2025

Medal order will be made on 26/09/25

 

TreesNotTees

Runners can opt to have a tree planted instead of receiving a finishers medal

 

What you get

 

* Night-time trail run

* Incredible Night views

* 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