What runners say about the event

Really enjoyed this, more that I was expecting to, to be honest. Very steep hill at the start then a quick run along the ridge and an even quicker descent. There isn't a more beautiful setting in my opinion. I managed to sprain my ankle, not during the race but getting the cake afterwards... not sure what that says but there you go ...
What a fantastic run. Hard first mile, but then a belt along Offa's Dyke before heading down again. Most of it was runnable - although may not have been in bad weather. I loved it!

Brilliant race really enjoyed it,very friendly atmosphere and well marshalled. Starts with a zig zag climb to the ridge of the mountain,along the top then straight down… one to mark in the diary for next year. Thanks guys

Great race, with a very very very hard start, but lovely scenary at the top of the "hill".

Extremely well organised, beginner friendly fell race. Ascent was hard, but once on the ridge it was almost flat and then downhill all the way.

I loved the family-friendly feel and the kids races.

How to enter the Darrens Dash

To enter the Darrens Dash download an entry form from http://www.wyevalleyrunners.co.uk/entry-forms/

Event info
Venue: Longtown, Herefordshire   Minimum age: 16    Entry limit: 100


Start:  2 pm at Longtown Community Primary School, HR2 0LE

Course Description: The Darrens Dash is a challenging 6 mile hill run on the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The run includes a total of 1,500 ft ascent, undulating running along the Offa’s Dyke path, a swift descent to the Olchon Valley and a short uphill run to the finish! The start and finish are at Longtown Community Primary School. 100% of the running is off-road on farmland, tracks & paths. Longtown Mountain Rescue Team will provide mountain safety & first aid cover at key locations on the course.

Prizes: Optional* race memento included in entry fee. A range of other category prizes will be awarded. Parking/Toilets: At Longtown Community Primary School

Further information? Contact Mike Fawcett on 01873 860219 (eve)

Entry fee: £8 Attached, £10 Unattached (£2 extra on the day). *Deduct £3 if no memento is wanted.

A taste of what's to come - a summary of last year's event

Darrens Dash & Courthouse Canter 2010


This popular charity running and walking event for all the family took place on 5th June 2010. This special 5-5-5 event had a clown theme so stilt walkers, fire breathers and clowns spiced up the event. As well as the running and walking events, adventure activities, a bouncy castle, bran tub, ice cream stall and BBQ provided fun and sustenance for the family. £1000 was raised to be split between The Children's Hospital for Wales, Longtown MRT and the Longtown OEC Bursary Fund.

NB. 
Aspirant 2011 runners: the times recorded below were for a shorter course with significantly less ascent!
Results for All Competitors in the Darrens Dash in finish order:

1 0:35:15 RYALL, Samuel Mynydd Du Open Male 935 1

2 0:35:18 MOORE, Stuart Wye Valley Runners Open Male 930 2

3 0:35:30 PULLEN, John Wye Valley Runners MV 40 941 3

4 0:35:45 WOODS, Adrian Mynydd Du MV 40 933 4

5 0:36:52 PENNY, Stuart Chepstow Harriers MV 40 942 5

6 0:38:45 LINK, Mike Hereford Couriers MV 40 950 6

7 0:39:26 CHAMMINGS, Martin Parc Bryn Bach Open Male 948 7

8 0:39:40 NIXON, Ann Forest of Dean A C FV 50 960 8

9 0:39:54 JONES, Chris Unattached Junior Male 936 9

10 0:40:43 DRINKWATER, Kim Gloucester A C Open Female 951 10

Less than 3 weeks to go!

This year's event takes place at 2 pm on Sunday 12th June at Longtown Community Primary School, Herefordshire, HR2 0LE

A new longer tougher course, a new event centre but the same organising team and a warm Longtown welcome to all competitors.  Download an entry form at http://www.wyevalleyrunners.co.uk/.