It doesn’t seem long since we finished the last ‘Dash in the Dark’ series at Coed Llandegla.
Last Friday, and ten months later, the waiting was over as we saw the return of the Dash race series and Coed Llandegla. We also saw the return of some of the familiar and happy faces we have come to know.

As the darker nights drew in and the weather worsened it was back to business for the trail hardy.

Hayley Evans from Buckley runners took the ladies win in an impressive time of 24.22. Second on the night was Lizzie Irvine , Otley AC in 30.39 and third was Kirsty Seddon , Chester Tri in 33.33.

In the men’s race, running for Prestatyn RC and chasing the course record, was Stephen Skates in a time of 24.22. just 14 seconds off the record ! Second in the men’s race was Ryan Davis, Wrexham AC in a time of 25.16 and third place taken comfortably by Tom Hiles , u/a in 25.29.

The ladies V40 went to Mandy Peffers for CRR in 34.50 and V50 winner was Jan Rogers for Chester Tri in 37.57.

The men’s V40 winner was Mathew Fortes ( 4th overall) from Eryri in 26.37, V50 was Buckley’s very own Steve Toogood in 27.47 , V60 was Geoff Pettit u/a in 39.50 and V70 went to Pete Roberts Buckley in 36.50.

Also running for Clwydian Range Runners was Neil Coppack 29.54, Dave Stephens 35.44, Jenny Ewels 35.52, Victoria Knight 38.24 and Sandra Montgomery. Neil Also won the Fray Bentos ‘Scruffiest runner’ award.

Big thanks goes out to One Plant Adventure for hosting the event and NEWSAR for providing support out in the forest.

See you all for the next round on Friday 1st December.

Please note that all helpers, marshals, time keepers, planners and route markers are volunteers. Without whom the Dash in the Dark series simply would not happen. A massive THANK YOU goes out to them. Thanks for giving up your time to contribute to a fantastic series of night time trail races. The original and STILL the best