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Saturday 7 November 2026 | Devil’s Dyke, BrightonNational Trust Car Park - Devil's Dyke, Devil's Dyke Rd, Brighton BN1 8YJ, UK
Ready to see what the trails feel like after dark?
The Night Time Ultra is a 27-mile guided trail run across the South Downs, created for runners who want to experience the challenge, atmosphere and adventure of running long into the night.
You might be preparing for an ultra that will take you through the night.
You might want to test your head torch, kit, fuelling and pacing before a bigger event.
Or you might simply fancy taking on 27 miles of South Downs trails in the dark as a challenge in its own right.
All are very welcome.
🌙 THE RUN
We’ll cover approximately 27 miles / 43.5km, with around 1,000 metres of climbing, travelling together across trails, rolling countryside and some properly hilly sections of the South Downs.
This isn't a race.
The pace will be comfortable and conversational, with walking/hiking on appropriate climbs. There are no fast sections and the aim is to keep the group together, support each other and enjoy the experience.
Running at night changes everything.
Distances feel different. The trail looks different. Fuelling becomes more important. Your kit gets tested. And sometimes your head needs as much training as your legs.
This is your chance to practise all of that in a friendly group environment.
🔦 A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO TEST
• Your head torch and lighting setup
• Night-time trail running
• Ultra kit and clothing
• Fuelling and hydration
• Pacing over a longer distance
• Running when you're tired
• Your confidence after dark
• And, perhaps most importantly, yourself!
Whether you're preparing for your first night ultra, building towards something much bigger, or simply fancy an adventure — come and join us.
🏃 WHO IS IT FOR?
This is an inclusive and supportive group run, but 27 miles on the South Downs is still a significant challenge.
You should already have a good level of running fitness and be comfortable running 20+ miles in training.
There will be plenty of chat, encouragement and shared miles along the way.
And possibly — if it's open — a highly sophisticated ultra aid station involving a pub, a soft drink and a packet of crisps. 😄
📍 START: National Trust Devil’s Dyke, Brighton
📅 DATE: Saturday 7 November 2026
⏰ MEET: From 5:00pm
🏃 RUN STARTS: Approx. 5:15pm
📏 DISTANCE: Approx. 27 miles / 43.5km
⛰️ ELEVATION: Approx. 1,000m
🎟️ ENTRY: £30
🔦 HEAD TORCH REQUIRED — NO TORCH, NO RUN!
Come to train for something bigger, come to test yourself, or simply come because running across the South Downs in the dark sounds like your kind of adventure.
Train smart. Run together. Find Your Stride.
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