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Dark Skies Series

Name: Dark Skies Series
Start: 2026-11-14
End: 2026-11-14
Location: Brean

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.

United Kingdom South West (England) Brean

Race information

Registration

10 km

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Wednesday Jul 8

Cosmeston Relays

Cosmeston Lakes Country Park

3 mi

Join the award winning Cosmeston Relays for a team competition at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park. Teams of three tackle an undulating three mile circuit in this popular chip timed baton race.

Saturday Jul 11

Phoenix Running - Trelewis

Backyard Ultra

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A timed, multi lap run at Parc Taf Bargoed using a 5.3 km out and back lap. Distances range from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour limit and a medal or no medal entry option.

Saturday Jul 11

The Packhorse Keg Run

South Stoke

Teams of three race from the Packhorse pub to a Midford cider farm and back over an off road route, collecting and carrying a full barrel. Fancy dress is compulsory and prizes include fastest teams and best costume.

Thursday Jul 16

Purdown Pursuit

Bristol

10 km

A 10 km trail race around Stoke Park in Stapleton, Bristol, organised by Town and Country Harriers. The marked course has steep climbs and natural obstacles, entry is for those aged 18 and over, and half the proceeds go to a local charity.