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.
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