The Mud Larks Fun Run

Thrill-seeking families are invited to get muddy for a good cause at a brand-new event at The Shops at Dartington during their May Food Fair on Sunday 27 May.

The Mud Larks Fun Run will consist of a 3km course, run twice by those feeling truly mighty, and includes a 500-foot zipline, 40-foot abseil, running through mud, navigating tyres, taking part in a dry kayak hill climb and there’s even archery thrown in too.

All profits from the Fun Run will go to Unity in Sport, a Plymouth based organisation that encourages children of all abilities to get involved in sport. The run is organised by Dynamic Adventures who are based at Dartington and have years of experience in outdoor pursuits.

The fun run takes place during the eighth May Food Festival held at The Shops at Dartington. This two-day family event will see visitors treated to the county’s finest food and drink, with the opportunity to watch local star chefs host workshops and get inspired for the summer season ahead. Held in association with Food & Drink Devon, the event cements the region on the map as one of the leading food and drink producers in the UK.

The entry fee for Mud Larks Fun Run starts at £20 and will entirely go to charity. Children must be eight years old or over. The races start at the archery field located in the Foxhole car park at The Shops at Dartington. Starting times at half hour intervals start from 10am to 2.30pm with a maximum of 20 participants for each start time.

No participant will finish the race in a pristine state, so they are welcome to use the limited shower facilities in Dartington’s nearby campsite. A change of clothes and towels is advisable!

Booking is essential, so please click here  to reserve your place.