Entries
Full Series (all 3 events): £100
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Single Event: £40
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Prices are for a team of up to four people
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(+£2 per event per runner for those not affiliated to UKA/EA Athletics or a Trail Running Association Member.)
NOTES:
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Details of individual team members not required at time of entry - a 'Team Declaration' is made later (up to 2 days before each race).
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Single event entries to Race 2 and 3 will open immediately after the previous race.
The ever popular Starlight Trails Relays are back for the 2023-24 series.
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They are an exciting series of off-road relay races, with a twist. They will be in the dark, with runners using head-torches to illuminate their way on the trails.
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At each event teams will run 4 legs of 2 'country' miles but the courses will vary in difficulty.
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The routes will be entirely off-road and use a variety of terrain, including hard-packed paths, woodland trails and grass. They will be well marked and have marshals at key points.
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Team relays are renowned for creating a great atmosphere and being lots of fun for runners of all levels. So, with the added exhilaration of running at night, these races promise to be really exciting.
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The overall number of teams in each event will be limited, so please register early to guarantee your place. There will be no entries on the day.
Teams, Rules and Prizes
Individual Teams
Team can be entered in the following categories:
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Male
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Female
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Mixed (at least 2 legs completed by females)
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Prizes will be awarded at each event to the first team in each category.
Team Captains can change their team members or category of team anytime until declaring their finalised team 48 hours (2 days) before the event.
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Teams with less than 4 runners may compete, with individual runners completing more than one leg.
Solo runners will be classified as a Male or Female Team.
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At each event individual runners are not permitted to represent more than one team.
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Best Performing Teams in the Series
There will also be a prize for the Best Performing Team in the whole series for each category.
To be eligible a team is only allowed to use substitute runners (in the event of the original team members from race #1 being unavailable) on a maximum 1 leg in subsequent races, and must compete in the same category at each event.
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Club Competition
A trophy will be awarded to the Best Performing Club in the series. This will be based on a points system, with the 3 best performing teams across the categories (male/female/mixed) scoring for each club.
To be eligible to score points teams must be made up of UKA affiliated members of the same running club and all be wearing club attire.
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On the Night
At each event final registration and race number collection will take place between 5:45 and 6:45pm.
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There may be a short walk to the starting point, so please try and arrive in plenty of time as races will start at 7pm sharp.
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All races will be "plastic free" in line with our environmental policies. Water will be provided in the transition/finish areas but participants will need to bring their own drinking vessel (cup or bottle).
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Race Venues
Event #1: Markeaton Park
The season kicks off at Markeaton Park in Derby. Post Code DE22 4AA
Parking: Available in the main Markeaton Park car park which is accessed via the main park entrance off Markeaton Island (junction of A38/A52).
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Toilets: There will be no toilets available within the park. Nearest are the services at Markeaton Island.
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Registration: Peak Running gazebo located next to the car park.
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Start/Finish: Adjacent to registration.
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Race Route: The route is within the perimeter of the park and is on a combination of grass, woodland trails and some short sections of tarmac. It is the least hilly of the three events, but don't expect it to be completely flat.
Event #2: Shipley Park
This season continues at Shipley Park near Heanor. Post Code DE75 7GX
Parking: Available in the main Shipley Park car park located at the end of Slack Lane.
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Toilets: Toilets are available in the park.
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Registration: Within the Shipley Park Visitor Centre.
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Start/Finish: Open area of the park adjacent to Visitor Centre.
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Race Route: A 2-ish mile loop within the park, which includes some hills and, almost certainly, some mud!.
Event #3: Calke Abbey
For the series finale, we move over to the spectacular Calke Abbey in South Derbyshire. Post Code DE73 7LE
Parking: Car parking is available in the main car park at Calke Abbey. A small charge will be made per vehicle (except National Trust members)
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Toilets: Toilets are available in the park.
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Registration: Peak Running gazebo adjacent to the car park.
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Start/Finish: Adjacent to car park.
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Race Route: The route is completely within Calke Park, with some of it across private land that we have special permission to use. Underfoot there is a combination of purpose made hard-packed trails, woodland tracks and grass, some of which is long and/or uneven. As well as some nice downhill stretches, there are some cheeky climbs.
Your Questions Answered
Results
Results from previous editions of the Starlight Trails Relay Series are available below. Results of the races in the 2023/24 series will added here shortly after each race.
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2017-18
Event #3 at Allestree Park 11/1/18
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2018-19
Event #1 at Markeaton Park 8/11/18
Event #2 at Allestree Park 6/12/18
Event #3 at Calke Abbey 11/1/19
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2019-20
Event #1 at Markeaton Park 7/11/19
Event #2 at Shipley Park 5/12/19
Event #3 at Calke Abbey 10/1/20
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2020-21
Not held due to Covid-19
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2021-22
Event #1 at Shipley Park 4/12/21
Event #2 at Markeaton Park 2/12/21
Event #3 at Calke Abbey 6/1/22
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2022-23
Event #1 at Markeaton Park 3/11/22
Event #2 at Shipley Park 1/12/22
Event #3 at Calke Abbey 5/1/23
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2023-24
Terms and Conditions
No refunds are available once an entry has been purchased. However, the team of runners taking part does not need to be declared until 72 hours (3-days) prior to each race, and does not necessarily have to include the individual who purchased the entry. Financial arrangements between the person purchasing the entry and team members running is considered a private matter between the individuals involved. ​
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Our general terms and conditions apply in other respects. They are available to access here