Dark Skies Series

FEB
7
2026
A winter night trail series in Somerset with three events offering 5 km and 10 km routes. Entrants aged 8 and over can enter single events or the full series and may order a bespoke wooden finisher's medal.
Sat 7 Feb 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Dark Skies Series

The Dark Skies Series is a winter night trail running series held across Somerset in 2025/26. The series comprises three separate events at different locations, each offering the same route options.

Available distances:

  • 5 km route
  • 10 km route

The three events and dates are: Mendip Aurora at Mendip Activity Centre, Churchill on 1st November 2025. Storm The Fort at Brean Down, Brean on 17th January 2026. Moonlit Meadow Run at Longrun Meadow, Taunton on 7th February 2026.

Entrants may enter individual events or the full three-event series. All entrants have the opportunity to order a bespoke wooden finisher's medal before an event. Events are open to entrants aged 8 and over on the event date. The listed entry fee for the events is £20. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
Mendip Aurora 2027 - 10k Night Run
10 km
Moonlit Meadow Run 2026 - 10k Night Run
10 km
Storm the Fort 2027 - 10k Night Run
5 km
Mendip Aurora 2027 - 5k Night Run
5 km
Moonlit Meadow Run 2026 - 5k Night Run
5 km
Storm the Fort 2027 - 5k Night Run