Darth Mannion Beach And Swamp Run Challenge

Calling all runners who missed out on our "Minions Headtorch Heroes" event due to the terrible weather!
Your Minion will automatically be given a free place in Darth Minions - Midsummer Mayhem. Keep an eye on your emails.
Further info to follow with times and details.
... If you can't make the new event, please contact: darthminions@hotmail.com
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Fancy doing something epic this summer?
Bored of the same tired old events?
Want to challenge yourself but make some awesome friends at the same time?
... The MdG is a truly unique event and is something that you will remember for the rest of your life.
Book now!
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Check out this cracking blog from Ben Davies (MD of Belvoir Swansea and Mumbles).
We are proud to have such amazing sponsors... not only do they help us organise the Darth, they get their trail shoes on an run the bloody thing as well!!
Great work Ben!

A huge thank you to Morgan James Photography and his team for their continued support of the event.
Please check out his page and his Darth X gallery. Only £5 for a digital download is an absolute steal, so please support him by buying a few!

So "the Darth" is over for yet another year 😭
However, don't be sad, because that means that the Marathon De Gwyr V (Five) is just around the corner 😀
If you are looking for your next challenge, then look no further. Consisting of 3 consecutive days of fell-running across the stunning Gower peninsula, covering a total distance of 58 miles across 4 stages.
... This is the most unique and accessible ultra marathon out there. Book your place today.
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The wait is over. Darth X is here!!
Good luck to all of our runners. We hope you have an amazing experience.
For anyone out there supporting, you really make the difference in helping us get around, so let's see you out there in force.
... We want to take the opportunity to thank our sponsors:
Watermark Financial Planning LTD Compare Insurance Belvoir Swansea and Mumbles THG Holidays
We simply wouldn't be able to stage the event without your support. So please support us, by supporting them.
Big shout out to South Gower RFC for their continued partnership... We wouldn't have a home without you!
Just a reminder about times (all approx):
09.00 Registration Opens 11.00 Event Starts 14.30 Run Finishes 15.30 Awards 18.00 DJ Posty 19.00 After Party Starts (Star Wars theme) 19.30 Charity Auction for Wales Air Ambulance 20.00 The Mudskippers 01.00 Bed
Have an amazing day!
Photo credit: Morgan James Photography
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Tent is up, beer is poured... we are all ready for Darth X.
See you all in the morning!!

In case you missed it, Darth himself was on BBC Radio Wales today on the Wynne Evans show!!
Listen from 34mins 55seconds to hear it!!

1 day to go!!! **Please read**
Just a reminder that registration will be open this evening between 5pm and 7pm at South Gower RFC. So for anyone living locally please try and get down there tonight.
If you can't make it down tonight, DON'T PANIC, registration re-opens again tomorrow between 9am and 10.30am.
... Anyone who has ordered our awesome Silverback Sport t-shirt will be able to collect these tomorrow from a member of the Silverback team.
For all our runners and supporters, you are more than welcome to stick around enjoy the amazing hospitality that South Gower RFC has to offer throughout the course of tomorrow. Once again we'd be doing our bit for Mother Nature and will have our souvenir REUSABLE cups on hand to reduce the amount of plastic that the event generates.
1 more sleep!!!
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Given the amount of rainfall we’ve had over the past 24 hours, can we once again please stress the importance of a good pair of trail shoes!
These are essential pieces of kit! Amazon Prime is your best friend if you don’t not already own a pair!! (... Or alternatively visit a shop!)
2 days to go!!!

After Darth X, comes the legendary Darth after party!
Entry is free for our runners, but additional tickets can be purchased "on the door" for £5.
Once again we are going to be joined by the AWESOME The Mudskippers.
... Don't forget that the fancy dress theme for this year is STAR WARS!!
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Like Brexit and the Avengers, our fundraising effort for the Wales Air Ambulance is very much in the ENDGAME for Darth Mannion X (Ten)!
With 3 days left to go, Peter Dorrington is clinging on to the top spot on our leader board.
Don't forget that anyone who raises over £200 will received a free post-Darth massage from Three Cliffs Therapies. Anyone over £350 will get a 1 hour session!
... FINAL PUSH!!! GET SHARING AND GET FUNDRAISING!!!
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Darth X is nearly here!! Only 3 days to go!
What a beautiful morning at South Gower RFC to start our site build!

IMPORTANT
We are now just 1 week away from Darth X
Please take 5-10 minutes to read our briefing document.
... THIS IS ESSENTIAL READING
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We need to talk about dress code!! It is essential that all Darth X runners wear appropriate attire.
We highly recommend tight fitting clothing and trail shoes with good grips. If you do not have trail shoes get yourself on to amazon (other online retailers are available!) and pick up a basic pair for about £25.
Previous competitors have attempted to run the course wearing a combination of skater shorts, gangster t-shirts and plimsolls – we strongly recommend against this.

For everyone attending the famous post Darth afterparty, we are going back to our roots for the fancy dress theme this year:
STAR WARS!!!
If you haven’t got your ticket yet, don’t panic, non-runners can purchase theirs on the day for £5.