Starlight Challenge: Arlington 'Owler
Info: Entries for this event open on Thursday 1st January 2026.
| Affilated - 12km | £11.00 | |
| Unaffilated - 12km | £13.00 | |
| Affilated - 6km | £10.00 | |
| Unaffilated - 6km | £12.00 |
Come & enjoy the challenge of a night trail run – a truly wild experience on a winter’s night whatever the weather!! We are pleased to present the second race in the Ilfracombe Running Club Starlight Challenge race series - The Arlington 'Owler! Prepare yourself for bats, owls and shooting stars and perhaps maybe even some of the resident deer of the Arlington estate!
At IRC, we believe that races should be affordable to all so this event aims to offer maximum fun in return for minimal entrance fees. Two lucky winners will win the cost of their entries back, enter before 23:59 on Sunday 18th January to be in the draw!
Two distances will be offered:
- The 6km course is a single loop with a 120m ascent & starts at 07.30pm. Minimum age is 14
- The12km (ish) is two loops with a maximum of 240m ascent & starts at 07.20pm. Minimum age is 17
- Each distance is limited to 100 entrants so get your entry in fast!
- This is a running event. For the safety of all participants and marshals, there will be a cut off for those doing the 12km option - the first 6km loop must be completed in 50 minutes or less.
- A Headtorch (ideally at least 300 lumens with ample battery life), trail shoes and a sense of adventure are mandatory.
- Running with dogs is not permitted as per the UKA rules
NOTE: a small part of the course uses private land - you cannot run an identical route outside of this event
Trail Running Association permit No: 7809.
Race Headquarters: Arlington Court (///standing.acoustics.vows)
The National Trust have kindly waived the car parking fee for the race (from registration onwards). If you are a National Trust member, please still bring and scan your card such that they still get a donation).
The National Trust food & beverage trailer will be open for pre & post race drinks and snacks.
The course will be fully marshaled & medical cover will be provided.
You will be emailed with all the race information a week before the big day.
Race numbers to be collected from Race HQ on the day. Registration from 06.00pm
Prizes
You wouldn't honestly expect prizes for such a bargain of a race, right? Well, think again! The following prizes will be awarded:
- 6km race - 1st, 2nd and 3rd
- 12km race - 1st, 2nd and 3rd
- Both races - mystery spot prizes to selected finishers
Sponsors
The Starlight Challenge series cannot operate without the kind support of our sponsors. Ilfracombe Running Club is extremely grateful to the following businesses:
- Cove Architects
- Caine Leather Jackets & Bags
- Connected Electrical
- Jo Williams Photography
- Tarka Vets
- Dean Evans Plumbing and Heating
A special mention must go to Channel Events, who previously had this race as part of their Dark Skies series. This initial Ilfracombe Running Club offering follows the same course/configuration as their event.
Thanks also goes to the National Trust for permission to use their land for the race.
View the Event Disclaimer / Terms and Conditions.
View the Event Cancellation / Refund Policy.
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