Dark Skies Run Race Series

Dark Skies Run Race Series

Dark Skies Run Race Series is a night time trail event organised by Trail Outlaws at Kielder Waterside. Kielder holds gold tier Dark Sky Park status from the International Dark Skies Association, a feature that the event highlights as part of the running experience.

The event is offered over several distance options:

• Dark Skies Run @ Kielder Double (26.6 miles and 10K)
• 26.6 miles
• 11 miles
• 10K

Entry prices listed for the event range from £23 to £70. The event date shown is 6 March 2027.

Participant feedback describes clear skies and visible stars, a heated teepee or tipi at race headquarters, staffed aid stations with snacks and hot soup available to buy, and a large number of volunteers and marshals. Many reviews praise the organisation and atmosphere, while also noting recurring issues with small or insufficient signage on parts of the route and occasional navigation problems near the water. Several participants reported that the longest distance measured slightly longer than the advertised distance. Some runners also noted that official chip timing or event tracking was not always provided.

The event is presented as an offline mass participation race at a remote, scenic location with a strong emphasis on night sky viewing and community support from volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.