Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’s 5K Twilight Shift returns for its fourth year to Henstridge Airfield on the 5th of July 2025.
Participants will run, jog or walk the 5k distance around the operational base for the charity’s life-saving critical care team. You can enter as an individual, a family, or a group; take part as a serious runner, or simply use it to have fun and exercise on what will hopefully be a beautiful late afternoon in July. Businesses or groups might like to use the event as an opportunity for team building or in-house competitions with friends and colleagues. The 5K Twilight Shift is an event for everyone.
This year is the charity’s 25th anniversary, so why not take this opportunity to celebrate? You can wear fancy dress for a bit of fun, or if you are a more experienced 5K runner, why not carry a bit of extra weight, just like the air ambulance team need to do when they are attending an incident. Our events aren’t competitive, so you can go at whatever pace you like. Whether you walk, run or jog, you will be raising money for a life-saving service that is needed every day.
The first 100 adults who enter will receive a free t-shirt, and the charity hopes that anyone who is fortunate to gain a place will use the opportunity to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship. There will only be 500 places available for those who wish to take part.
Alana Hardy, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Fundraising Events Officer, said:
“We are really excited to once again be holding our 5K Twilight Shift! It’s a very special event with a chance to come together and raise funds for such an incredible cause. This year is even extra special, as we are also celebrating our 25th anniversary.
Our 5K Twilight Shift is a fun event that the whole family can enjoy, any age, any ability. Whether you walk, run or jog, you will be supporting our life-saving service. We hope to see you there. Join us to mark 25 years of saving lives!”
Register online today by visiting: www.dsairambulance.org.uk/twilight
Entrance fees: Adults (£15), Under 16’s (£10)
Please note, children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.