The Dark: 24 Hours Underground
Race Update
Hi |*FIRST_NAME*|,
We are just a week and a half away from the warm embrace of the DARK! You are registered in the following category: |*SUB_EVENT*|.
Our friends at the Bellevue Underground Mine (BUM) are looking forward to welcoming everyone again, especially at Hallowe'en.
The race is pretty simple, but we want to go over a few important things. Make sure you check out the race information and the rules on the website. https://www.sinistersports.ca/thedark/
- Timing is done by a paper-thin metallic strip on your bib – due to the damp conditions, the timing system does not always perform at 100%, so we also give you a hand clicker that you can use
- Clickers are an easy way to track and compare your results to ours – one click wakes up the device, and a second click records the lap... just be honest about it!
- No food is allowed in the mine – nothing, ever, for any reason! This attracts bugs and rodents, even if it's just a few crumbs, and it is strictly forbidden by the BUM. Past the big, metal door, it's liquid only – not gels, not gummies – just drinks.
- No poles are allowed on the track. They create a tripping hazard.
- No headlamps are allowed because they blind oncoming runners. As much as we love Fenix, and they make great headlamps, you do not need a lamp because we run string lights along the route, and it's easy to see. If you have a hard time seeing your feet, consider a waist light, but it must be pointed down at all times.
- The time change is not happening anymore, so if you see somewhere saying you only have until 8:00am Sunday for the full race, it's wrong. The race is 24-hours long.
- Staging is allowed outside of the mine, although there will be a few chairs inside as well, just for a quick break. We just cannot block the access door. You can grab a chair outside in the tent, next to a fire pit, or you can nap on a cot in the designated areas.
- Dress up! If you want to get festive for Hallowe'en, we highly encourage you to throw on a costume.
- There are no DNFs at a loop race; as long as you do one loop, you get a finish time.
- Join us for the awards at your designated time – it's fun to get together and celebrate. We do not just have podium prizes and we try to give out a lot of fun stuff as well.
Kids' March + Activities
We know that some folks are bringing their kiddos to the race, and we will have a Kid's March at 4:30pm Saturday. The kids will do one loop of the mine, and yes, parents can join them. They need to stay close to the wall and march single file in order to not obstruct runners. This is right before the 3-hour shift starts.
Crowsnest Pass is a community that loves Hallowe'en. There are a lot of places for kids to have fun and trick-or-treat. Check out the info on the race home page to see the best places to go. The best street in town for trick-or-treating is about 15 minutes away in Blairmore, but you do not have to leave the surrounding area at all. It's all on the map. https://www.sinistersports.ca/thedark/
The Hallowe'en Spooktacular also runs from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the MDM community centre, just a two-minute drive from BUM. 
Volunteers Needed!
If you have friends or family who will be hovering around the race, we can definitely use a few more volunteers, especially overnight. They get some great swag on top of a fun experience, so volun-tell them to sign up. https://www.sinistersports.ca/thedark/volunteer
That's it for now! More info to come next week.
We're looking forward to seeing everyone soon.
Kindest regards,
Brian Gallant
Owner + Director, Sinister Sports
Sinister 7 Ultra • Canadian Death Race • Black Spur Ultra • The Divide 200 • Castle Alpine Trail Race • The Dark: 24 Hours Underground
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