WHAT WHERE WHEN
THE EVENT
The Night Nobbler 2024 (2025 😬)
EVENT TIME
The event will start at 5:00pm.
EVENT DATE
Saturday the 4th of January 2025.
EVENT LOCATION
Oakwood Theme Park, Canaston Bridge, Narberth SA67 8DE
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EVENT REGISTRATION / BRIEFING / START
Registration will open at 4pm and close at 4:50pm. You will be asked if you agree to the terms and conditions, you will then be given your race number.
In order to register you will need to bring a completed…
You will not be able to register without this.
Nothing will be sent in the post to you, all you need will be collected at registration. There are no spaces left in this event, therefore we cannot offer entry on the day.
FANCY DRESS
We will have spot prizes for best/daftest fancy dress. Extra points go to those in up-cycled outfits. We’ve had some great entries in years gone by, this really is the trophy to win! This year’s theme is Ultraviolet, so there may be some UV lamps around 😊
RACE NUMBERS
Your race bibs will be given to you at registration.
Numbers must be worn on the FRONT during the run and ABOVE ALL CLOTHING.
They must not be folded and must be pinned in all four corners – please bring your own pins! You need to write your name, any medical condition(s) you may have, and an emergency contact number on the back of your race bib. Race belts are allowed provided the number is visible to the front and is not folded.
🚨 All runners will be counted into a start area. You must have a visible Night Nobbler 2024 race number as above to enter this start area. 🚨
PAINT POWDER
There may be areas where paint powder is ‘applied’ to runners. The food grade paint powder is 98% corn flour, and 2% food colouring. If you do not wish to have this ‘applied’ please raise your hands as you pass the marshals and you will be avoided.
STROBE LIGHTING
Please note, there will be strobe lighting at times. If this is an issue for you then we will offer a full refund (subject to reasonable requirement to evidence medical issue if necessary) please contact us regarding this as soon as possible.
PARKING
Free parking is available at the start/finish area.
PLEASE LIFT SHARE IF YOU CAN, WE HAVE LIMITED PARKING SPACE.
TOILETS
Toilets will be available in the carpark. These are free to use.
CHARITY FOOD COLLECTION
As in previous years, we’ll be holding a food collection for hardship charity, this will then be distributed by Trussell. If you can spare any food, please bring these along and we will drop off on Monday the 9th of December. They would ideally like to receive UHT milk, fruit juice, tinned food, biscuits, pasta sauces, jam, rice, toiletries and tea/coffee.
SPECTATORS
Spectators are not permitted to enter the Oakwood Theme Park and must remain at the start/finish area.
LIVE RESULTS
Race results will appear on the link below, in realtime, as runners complete the event.
ON IT
MANDATORY KIT
You MUST have the following. You will not be allowed to start without them:
– A mobile phone
– A torch (a head torch suitable for running over very uneven ground at night is recommended)
SUGGESTED KIT
Please remember to wear appropriate clothing for the given conditions on the day. The majority of the run is on forest trails with plenty of muddy bits. Trail shoes recommended. If you have new trainers that need christening then this will be the day. There is always potential for rain which means you need to be prepared with warm and waterproof clothing.
No drinking water will be available in the woods. You must therefore bring and carry with everything you may need from water to nutrition such as gels, energy bars or chips. It is your responsibility to be self sufficient throughout the event.
COURSE MARKING
The course is fully marked out with arrows. These will be shown to you at the race briefing.
The course will also have a number of marshals strategically located along the way for your safety .
CUT OFF TIMES
There are no cut-off times in this event.
FIRST AID
Will be available at finish but will also be mobile, in the case of any accidents on the course phone the number on the back of the race bib and if no signal alert a marshal.
WITHDRAWAL
If you pull out during the event, you must call and let event directors know.
MERCH
If you have ordered a race merch, these will be available for pickup on Saturday. You’ll need to quote your email address and order number.
There will be a limited number of items for sale on the day, including t-shirts, hoodies and bottles. We will be accepting contactless and cash payment.
SIMPLE RULES
1. Littering = instant DQ
2. Cheating = instant DQ
3. Be kind – Look after each other 😇
4. Be safe – Keep to the route
5. Don’t be a dick
SMALL PRINT
SMALL PRINT RULES, REGULATIONS AND ADVICE
All racers must abide by the countryside code whilst off road and the highway code whilst on the road sections.
All litter must be kept & disposed of once back at the events centre. Anyone spotted or caught dropping litter will be immediately disqualified from this event and all future sporting events. The countryside is beautiful & we need to keep it that way.
Remember we are sharing footpaths with other countryside users like dog walkers, horse riders and mountain bikers. Please offer common courtesy & do not barge your way past people just to get that extra millisecond in your event result. Behaviour like this could jeopardise future events and will result in disqualification if you are spotted doing so.
On route there are marshals/teams strategically placed for your enjoyment & safety. If you find you are struggling, or know of another competitor who is, please inform the closest marshal so they can communicate this to the Event Director back at HQ.
There are also 1st aid qualified safety officers on the route and an ambulance at the event start/finish. In the event that you have to withdraw from the event after registering for any reason whatsoever, you must inform the event official at the finish line. We have to account for all runners who start the event and therefore if you do not inform us of your withdrawal the emergency services may have to be involved.
On the back of your race number you will need to complete all the details including any medical conditions you suffer from. This is for your protection and your benefit so please complete. We will be inspecting race numbers and those that have not completed the details will not be allowed to start. You must have your race number visible at all times. If you do not have your race number whilst on the course you will be escorted back to the start/finish area. The race number and medical details on the rear are vital in ensuring your safety and allows us to know who hasn’t yet finished.
Due to the fact that part of the event crosses roads open to traffic, personal music devices are not acceptable. This is for everyones safety, so anyone found breaching this rule will be disqualified and fed to the wolves.
THANKS
We’d like to thank our volunteer marshals, Oakwood, Bluestone and Natural Resources Wales for helping us put this event on. Without their support, we would not be running this event.
See you all soon.