Dark Skies Series

Brean, United Kingdom • 14 Nov 2026

Dark Skies Series

For winter 2026/27 the Dark Skies night trail running series will take place across Somerset. The series comprises four events, with the rescheduled Moonlit Meadow Run at Longrun Meadow, Taunton initiating the series on 14 November 2026.

Each event offers two route options and entries are available for individual events or for the whole four-event series. Entrants have the option to order a bespoke wooden finisher's medal prior to an event, allowing participants to collect up to four different medals across the series.

2026/27 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

Distances:

  • 5 km
  • 10 km

Individual event entries are listed at £21.00 per race. Series bookings for all four races are shown at £80.00 for each distance option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k Night Run
5 km
5k Night Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A mixed surface coastal out and back of about 7 miles from Blue Anchor to Minehead and back via the Steam Coast Trail, with water stations, first aid, a finishers medal and event T shirts for early online entries.

Approximate 6k through Blaise Castle Estate on tarmac, grass and trails with hills and estate views. Club house refreshments follow and prizes are awarded for individual places, age categories and teams.

A 12-hour backyard ultramarathon at the Bakehouse in Bristol on 6 June 2026 where one lap is run each hour; participants can complete between one and twelve laps and choose from 3 km to 6 km loops, with proceeds supporting Andy's Man Club.

Mendips Epic Trail Sponsored By GORUCK is a running event in Winscombe on Sat 6 Jun 2026 offering entry information, participant reviews, photos, course maps and results.

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