Dash in the Dark Isle of Wight
Dash in the Dark is returning to The Royal Isle of Wight County Showground on Saturday 4 October 2025. Gather your glow gang and get ready to walk, jog, run or dance your way around this special night time mission!
What's On
On your mark, get set, GLOW!
This 5k glow in the dark fun run is raising vital funds for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.
Gather your glow gang and get ready to walk, jog, run or dance your way around this special night time mission.
Over the years, Dash in the Dark events have raised over £200,000 to keep your Air Ambulance flying and saving lives.
Entry:
Adults £20
Children £16 (5-15 years)
*Red Funnel customers can save 10% by using the exclusive discount code ‘RedFunnel10’
What you get:
Each participant will receive a free Dash in the Dark T-shirt to wear, a runner number and will collect a glow in the dark medal at the finish line!
Fundraising:
Set up your fundraising page and ask your friends and family to sponsor you. We recommend setting your fundraising goal at £60. All money raised from this event will help us continue our life-saving work.
Terms and conditions apply. Please visit the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance website for further information.
Getting There
By Car: Isle of Wight County Showground, Cowes Road, Northwood, Isle Of Wight PO30 5TP
By Bus: From the West Cowes Red Jet terminal, simply catch the Number 1 bus to the County Showground. Plan your journey here
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