Dark Skies Series

JAN
17
2026
Dark Skies Series brings winter night trail running to Somerset with three atmospheric events offering 5 km and 10 km routes. Enter individual races or the full series and collect a bespoke wooden finisher's medal to mark the achievement.
Sat 17 Jan 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Dark Skies Series

The Dark Skies Series is a winter night trail running series organised by Channel Events. The 2025/26 programme includes three events across Somerset. Each event offers the following route options:

  • 5 km
  • 10 km

Entrants can enter the full three-event series or individual events. Participants have the opportunity to order a bespoke wooden finisher's medal for each event.

Dates, locations and entry

The 2025/26 dates and venues are:

  • Mendip Aurora : Mendip Activity Centre, Churchill : 1 November 2025
  • Storm The Fort : Brean Down, Brean : 17 January 2026
  • Moonlit Meadow Run : Longrun Meadow, Taunton : 7 February 2026

Events are open to entrants aged 8 and over on the event date. The standard entry fee shown is £20. The events are listed as scheduled and take place in Great Britain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.