PitchBlack 003 - Solar Eclipse Race

On August 12th 2026. London will experience a 91% partial solar eclipse.

The UK will not experience an eclipse of this magnitude again until 2090. 

Join us for a very special edition of PitchBlack.

Set on the historic Royal Victoria Docks, this edition will be fast, flat and high energy.

As always, theres a free pint for every finisher.

Date: 12.08.26
Race Start: 18:17
Duration: 109 Minutes
HQ: The Oiler Bar, E16 1AG
Team size: 1-6
Race format: 3D Time Trial*
Entry Fee: £15pp
Bag Drop: Yes
Free Pint: Yes
Eclipse glasses available: Yes

*3D Time Trial Rules
Complete loops to earn points. Collect as many points as you can within the duration of the solar eclipse (114 minutes).

Earth Loop - Short (1.8km) - 1 point
Moon Loop - Medium (3.9km) - 2 points
Sun Loop - Long (8km) -  4 points
BONUS - Complete all three loops at least once - 2 points

Only complete loops count. Return to HQ even 1 second after the finish and your final loop will not count.

Teams must complete loops together.

The winner is the runner or team with the most points, not the farthest distance.