B*TRAIL night trail run, head torches after dark. Library event photography.

Staindrop, County Durham

Raby Castle.
October 30.

Run the Raby estate after dark. Parkland, estate tracks and wooded edges through the deer park, head torches on, the medieval castle floodlit against the night.

Trail run · £30 →
Event date
Fri 30 Oct 2026
Entries close
25 Oct 2026
Disciplines
Trail
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£30

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Take it on after dark.

Start and finish at the castle. Head torch mandatory, backup light too. This one is run entirely in the dark.

B*TRAIL x Raby Castle Stag Night, night trail run, Staindrop, Friday 30 October 2026

Raby Castle Stag Night

Trail Run.

Ticket
5KM / 10KM
Entry
£30
Start time
19:00
Status
Entries open
Routes, terrain and kit

Night Trail Run · Raby Castle Stag Night, Staindrop

Run the Raby estate after dark. The parkland, estate tracks and wooded edges around Raby Castle make for proper trail running, completely transformed once the sun drops. Head torches on, beams cutting through the trees and the deer park, the medieval castle floodlit against the night.

Choose Your Distance

Short Route: approx. 5 km

A single loop starting and finishing at the castle, following the parkland carriageways and a wooded section beyond the walls before climbing back. Firm underfoot for the most part with a few rougher sections, picked out by your head torch. Manageable for a runner who trains regularly. Trail shoes are required; road shoes are not suitable.

Long Route: approx. 10 km

The long route completes the short loop before continuing out across the wider estate and back through a second wooded valley. The additional section adds open track running, a longer sustained climb and more time in the dark. Runners should be comfortable with variable underfoot conditions and navigating by head torch. Mandatory kit applies to both routes after dark. See below.

Mandatory Kit: All Runners

  • Head torch, fitted and working, bright enough for technical trail
  • Backup light or spare batteries
  • Windproof or waterproof jacket packable into a vest or pack
  • Minimum 500 ml water carry
  • Mobile phone with emergency contact number saved
  • Small first aid supply (blister kit minimum)
  • Something reflective or hi-vis recommended

Kit may be checked at registration. Runners without a working head torch and backup light will not be permitted to start.

What Is Included

  • Marked and reflective-lit route on the day
  • Water station(s) on the long route
  • Marshals with lights at key points
  • Start and finish at Raby Castle

Food and Drink

This one starts late and finishes in the dark, and the castle's Vinery is closed by the time you're back. There's no hot food or drink on site after the run. Come fed, pack a warm layer and a flask for the finish. Nearest food and drink is in Staindrop village, a couple of minutes down the road. Check what's open late before you count on it.

Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Start time: 7:00 PM (19:00)
Start location: Raby Castle, Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3AH

Questions? Visit our FAQ page or get in touch.

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In every entry

What you get.

01. Finisher T-shirt

Not a medal. Something you will actually wear, with every event. We order to size, so pick yours at checkout.

02. Reflective-lit route

Marked and reflective-lit throughout, with marshals on lights at the points that matter.

03. Water on the long route

Water station on the 10 km. The 5 km is a single loop, so carry your own.

04. Come fed

There is no hot food or drink on site. The Vinery is shut by the time you are back. Bring a warm layer and a flask.

The location

Raby Castle, Staindrop.

Raby Castle sits in a deer park in the heart of County Durham. The parkland carriageways, estate tracks and wooded edges make for proper trail running, completely transformed once the sun drops and the castle is floodlit against the night.

Start and finish are at the castle itself. This one begins late and finishes in the dark, so plan your evening around it. There is no food or drink on site afterwards. The nearest is Staindrop village, a couple of minutes down the road, though check what is open late before you count on it.

  • VenueStaindrop, County Durham
  • DateFriday 30 October 2026
  • Trail start19:00
  • Entries closeSunday 25 October 2026

Good questions

FAQ.

Do I need a head torch?

Yes, and a backup light or spare batteries. Both are mandatory for every runner on both distances. Kit may be checked at registration, and you will not be permitted to start without a working head torch and a backup.

What else is mandatory?

A windproof or waterproof jacket packable into a vest or pack, a minimum 500 ml water carry, a mobile phone with an emergency contact saved, and a small first aid supply. Something reflective or hi-vis is recommended.

Is there food at the finish?

No. This one finishes in the dark and the castle's Vinery is closed by then, so there is no hot food or drink on site. Come fed and bring a flask.

Do I need trail shoes?

Yes, on both distances. Firm underfoot for the most part with rougher sections picked out by your head torch. Road shoes are not suitable.

How do I enter?

Pick your distance and size at checkout and pay. Confirmation lands in your inbox. That is you in.

Anything else?

Full route, terrain and kit detail is on this page under the discipline. For anything else see the FAQ.

Who we are

About B*Trail.

B*Trail is a trail running and gravel riding events company in the north east of England.

The idea is simple: events worth actually entering. Proper terrain, proper marking, proper organisation. A start line where you do not feel like a race number.

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Raby Castle · 30 October 2026

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Entries close 25 October 2026.

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