Have You Heard About Us?

Have you been listening to Sunshine FM? If so then you may have heard mention of Darrens Dash 555 as it is broadcast over the airways.

This years event is shaping up to be the biggest yet. We're pushing the boat out to celebrate our 5th anniversary. We've teamed up with many people to help raise funds for the Longtown Mountain Rescue Team, The Noah's Ark Appeal for a new children's MRI scanner, and the Longtown Outdoor Education Centre Bursary Fund.

Building on the ever popular 8km hill run over challenging terrain, we're adding events for all the family. It's on the 5th of June at the end of National Family Week who are organising a national sports day. Events will be taking place all over the country so why not come and join in your local event. There's plenty for everyone - have a go at climbing and kayaking, get your face painted, try stilt walking, take on our inflatable obstacle course.

We've also had great support from local businesses when it comes to our Grand Raffle. The prize fund is growing and now includes dinner, bed & breakfast at Allt Yr Ynys hotel, outdoor jackets from Montane and Mardale, free family entry to the Hedge Puzzle and Butterfly Zoo at Symonds Yat, petrol vouchers - the list is growing all the time.

We've booked the weather for the day so why not bring the whole family and have a great day out.

The Clowns Are Out!

A pair of clowns have escaped and have bee spotted in the local area - have you seen them??

Our family fun day we're setting up Clown World - a chance for you to have a go a stilt walking, juggling and riding a unicylce. There'll be face painting and a host of other games and attraction to keep everyone active and entertained.

Feeling Fit?? Why not enter our Catch The Clown family fun run. One of our tame clowns will be let lose and it's your chance to chase.

Our clowns have been kept busy lately visiting local events and turning up during assembly at local primary schools. They're still on tour so keep you eyes peeled....

Can You Help??

The Darrens Dash 555 is shaping up to be a massive event this year. We've already got many runners signed up for the challenging 5 mile hill run. It's not just about the race though, we're planning a fun packed family day for all to enjoy.

One of the most popular events during the day has always been the Grand Raffle. This wouldn't be nearly so popular if it wasn't for the generosity of local businesses donating prizes.

So, can you help make this years raffle bigger and better than those that have gone before? Can you, or your business, donate a prize to make the raffle live up to reputation that it has. And remember, you will be helping to raise funds for the Noah's Ark Appeal - they're looking to raise £1.5million for a new state of the art MRI scanner at the Children's Hospital For Wales. Proceeds will also be going to the Longtown Mountain Rescue Team and the Longtown Outdoor Education Centre Bursary Fund.

Please get in touch if you can help out, all donations will be gratefully received.

Race Marshalls

It has just been confirmed that the Longtown Mountain Rescue Team have very kindly agreed to act as marshalls for our challenging 5 mile hill run (not that we're anticipating any incidents that would need their services!).

The team provide a valuable service for the local area and is staffed entirely by volunteers. Although now based in Abergavenny the team have a long association with the Longtown Outdoor Education Centre.

The Longtown MRT will be one of the beneficiaries of  money raised at our fun packed Darrens Dash 555. If you're looking for a fun packed family day out on the 5th June then come and join us for a whole days excitement and entertainment. There's something on offer for all the family.

Accommodation Now Available

If you're travelling from away to compete in the Darrens Dash on 5th June then why not stay at the Longtown Outdoor Education Centre. Bed & Breakfast is available in the centre, or why not bring your tent or caravan and stay in the grounds - we'll even supply breakfast!

There's a party in the evening at our local The Crown Inn, with live music. So if you want to stay and enjoy the fun and relax after a tough race then there's all the more reason to stay.

Entry forms for the popular hill run have now been sent out to all previous competitors and are available if you email your details to info@darrensdash.co.uk

The Darrens Dash 5-5-5

This year is the 5th anniversary of the Darrens Dash. It's taking place on the 5th June and promises to be an exciting, fun packed day for all the familly.

We've got 5 fantastic challenges through out the day:
The Darrens Dare Mountain Walk
The Darrens Dash Hill Run
Catch The Clown Family Fun Run
Adventure Challenges including climbing and kayaking.
Family Challenges including a family sack race, giant egg & spoon, clown world, inflatable obstacle course and much, much more.