Dark Skies Series

Brean, United Kingdom • 14 Nov 2026

Dark Skies Series

The Dark Skies Series returns for winter 2026/27 as a night trail running series in Somerset. The programme covers three locations across the county, with a rescheduled Moonlit Meadow Run on 14 November 2026 making this a four event series for 2026/27.

Each event offers two route options and entrants can choose to enter individual events or the whole series. Participants have the opportunity to order a bespoke wooden finisher's medal before each event, with the option to collect all four medals over the series.

  • 5km route option
  • 10km route option

Series dates and locations:

Moonlit Meadow Run, Longrun Meadow, Taunton : 14 November 2026

Storm The Fort, Brean Down, Brean : 16 January 2027

Moonlit Meadow Run, Longrun Meadow, Taunton : 6 February 2027

Mendip Aurora, Mendip Activity Centre, Churchill : 20 March 2027 Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
5 km
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Trail runs nearby

Hospice of the Valleys Inflatable 5k in Cardiff on 27 June 2026 features 5 km and 10 km distances with individual and group entry options and fees of £15 and £20 respectively.

An informal roughly 18 km trail run around Bristol, meeting and finishing at Commune Cafe. Organised by Left Handed Giant Run Club with bag drop, toilets and refreshments noted.

A mixed-terrain *10 km* organised by Emersons Green Running Club at Mangotsfield School, limited to 200 entries, with recycled-material medals and proceeds funding tree planting.

An outdoor functional fitness competition featuring five 20 minute AMRAP workouts that test strength, endurance and carry skills. Categories include pairs and teams of four with age group divisions and prizes for top finishers.

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