The Dark: 24 Hours Underground
Race Update
Hi |*FIRST_NAME*|,
The DARK is nearly upon us! It will be extra sinister this year as it falls on Hallowe'en, so get ready for the spookiest race of the season.
You are registered in the |*SUB_EVENT*| category, and your bib number is |*BIB_NUMBER*|.
OIf you missed the last update, you can find it here: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/113774/the-dark-24-hours-underground/page/race-update-number-1
Make sure you check out the race information and the rules on the website. https://www.sinistersports.ca/thedark/
A few additional notes for your time at the Bellevue Underground Mine (BUM):
- Weather is not that relevant until you go outside. We will have designated areas for sitting around, and we will have fire bowls and blankets. We also have cots inside a trailer so that you can take a rest. The weather is looking good at around 8˚C for a high on Saturday and hopefully low wind.
- Parking is allowed in designated areas on the property, as long as you do not block access. If it gets too full, there is also street parking around the neighbourhood. There is a big parking lot just two blocks away as well. See the map below.
- Vehicle idling is discouraged; I know it's tempting to sit in your vehicle and warm up with it running, but the exhaust tends to float down to the aid station and choke everyone who is sitting there. So please try and use the facilities we have. If people start to do this, and it is becoming an issue, we'll politely tap on your window and wake you up... wearing a werewolf mask or something. Warm up in a tent with some friends. As mentioned above, we will have lots of blankets and fire bowls.
- Road construction was supposed to wrap up this week, but it is still underway due to snow. This is happening on the road to the east of the mine, and it will not affect you if you are coming from the 213 Street access off of Highway 3. If you want to go over to MDM for the Halloween Spooktackular (the local event for kids), you will have to go onto the highway.
- The Kids' March will happen at 4:30pm Saturday; if you are bringing kiddos, we do want you to sign a waiver for them in advance, which we will have on hand. We ask that the kids always stay close to the wall so they do not get in the way of runners.
- In order to keep it orderly, we will only allow one wave of kids right at 4:30pm; we cannot have people randomly showing up and mixing in with the runners.
- Runners – please avoid knocking over children! ;) This march will only go on for about ten minutes, and it will bring a lot of energy, so let's welcome them to the 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! See you soon.
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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