The poor Elves have found themselves way behind and need to run a nighshift to get all of the toys and gifts finished. The Night Elf Trail is a 6.2 mile (10k) narative trail race (there are no marshals. There will be a few arrows and glow sticks but mostly you follow written instructions) following a circular route from Maldon towards Purleigh. The route is 95% off road on a variety of terrain. For your safety you will be expected to run with a mobile of the same number that you have left with registration. You will also need a torch (not your phone), no torch no race.

The race starts and finishes at West Maldon Community Centre. When you reach the finish you will recieve a well earned medal.

Start time: Rolling start from 6.00pm

The Price £15 / £13

Registration, will be in the Wast Maldon Community Centre where you will collect your instructions, number and timing chip. Please try to arrive as close to your wave start time as possible and follow the directions though the hall, there will be a one way system in opperation. Once you are ready, let us know and off you go.

Race Briefings, there will be no pre-race briefings. Your final email will count as your race briefing.

Refreshments, There will be no checkpoints on this course.

The races will be run under permit from The Trail Running Association (permit number TBA)

Timing will be from each individuals start.  Please ensure your number is clearly visible on your front. Also be prepared to shout your number at the finish if requested.  We are aiming to post the results on the web later the same day.

Race rules

• Please do not pass your number to anyone else.
• You MUST report to the race organiser if you are abandoning the race.
• The use of personal stereos, MP3 players. You need to be fully aware of what is going on around you at all times. This is for your safety, the safety of your fellow competitors and the safety of the public.
  

We would welcome any volunteers to help on the day.  If you know of anyone please ask them to email the organiser James Haskey-Jones at topdayevents@gmail.com or call 07799020748.

If you have any questions about the race please contact us on topdayevents@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/topdayevents