Penrhyn Castle Dark Run raised about £10k for cancer charities...plus this week's Dark Run preview at Conwy.



*Pictured above - NWRRC member Steve Bozier and his family at the Penrhyn Castle Dark Run last Saturday.

Penrhyn Castle Dark Run raised about £10k for cancer charities...and all set for this Saturday at Conwy Quay.

Report by Don Hale. 

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It proved to be another great night at the Penrhyn Castle Dark Run last Saturday with 384 participants helping to raise about £10k for Hope House and Ty Gobaith children’s cancer charities.

Event organiser John Hatton later confirmed: “Penrhyn Dark Run last night. I went to the morning parkrun, then back as MC for the Dark Run, which was an absolutely fantastic evening.  We managed to get so many volunteers, which made it so special all around the course, and we were overwhelmed by the response. 

“Out of interest the provisional amount raised at Penrhyn was £10k and just looking forward to my next role at Conwy Dark Run on Saturday.”


  
*Above left - fancy dress entrants gather for the start of the Penrhyn Castle Dark Run last Saturday, and (*above right), MC and event organiser John Hatton on the stage.

Dark Run moves to Conwy Quay for this Saturday 25th October...

 

This Saturday, the Dark Run moves to Conwy and John Hatton explained what will happen this time, saying: “The stage is put up on Conwy Quay as the builder’s office is where we usually put it at the RSPB.  The event starts up the incline from the Quay down onto the lower Cob, then along and over the bridge to the RSPB, and with the lights on the new path it should be a great site. They have let us open the large gate where we used to do first timers at parkrun. It then goes along the path to a hide then returns to the bridge, before returning along upper Cob to the finish. 


Join the Conwy Dark Run 2025 – Light Up the Night for Hope House Children’s Hospices!


*Pictured. above - flashback to a previous Conwy Dark Run for charity.

Conwy Dark Run 2025.

Join the Conwy Dark Run – Light Up the Night for Hope House Children’s Hospices!

FOR TICKETS AND FURTHER DETAILS:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conwy-dark-run-tickets-1388100037579?aff=Website.

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Get ready for a magical evening at the Conwy Quay as we light up the night for a truly special cause. The Dark Run is a family-friendly event in support of Hope House Children’s Hospices, offering a fun and unique 4K route (or 2K for little legs) with the estuary backdrop – all after dark!

October 25th 2025, 6pm.

 https://www.hopehouse.org.uk/conwy-dark-run-2025

Our warm up will begin at 6.10pm and at 6.30pm sharp we will start the run!

Every participant will receive a bespoke glow-in-the-dark medal and a goody bag to remember the night. Dress up in your brightest, most glowing outfits (optional, but encouraged!) and help us bring light and hope to local families who need it most.

We kindly ask each runner to raise as much as they can – every penny goes towards supporting the vital work of Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith.

Important Info:
  • Tickets are £15.00 for adults and £5.00 for children (16 and under) - No fees
  • All children under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult (maximum 3 children per paying adult).
  • No dogs allowed.
  • Registration is at 5.30pm.
  • Bring your own head torch or flashlight – it gets dark out there!

By registering for this event you are agreeing to the following statement: I am taking part in this event at my own risk and the promoters, or any person involved in the organisation of the event will not be responsible for any illness or injury caused by my participation. I grant Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith Children's Hospices the right to use photographs/videos of me during the event for use as they see fit.

Buy Tickets:

 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conwy-dark-run-tickets-1388100037579?aff=Website.

Thank you to our medal sponsors Capalona.


 

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