Dark Skies Series

Brean, United Kingdom • 17 Jan 2026

Dark Skies Series

The Dark Skies Series is a night trail running series organised by Channel UK Events CIC for winter 2025/26. The series comprises three separate events held across Somerset. Each event offers the following distances:

  • 5 km route option
  • 10 km route option

Entrants may enter the full three-event series or individual events. Participants will have the option to order a bespoke wooden finisher’s medal before the event.

Dates and locations

Mendip Aurora takes place at Mendip Activity Centre, Churchill on 1 November 2025. Storm The Fort is at Brean Down, Brean on 17 January 2026. Moonlit Meadow Run is at Longrun Meadow, Taunton on 7 February 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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