Dark Skies Run Race Series

Kielder, United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026

Trail Outlaws: Dark Skies Run Race Series

The series stages night running events at Kielder Waterside, Grassholme Reservoir and Derwent Reservoir. Kielder holds gold tier Dark Sky Park status awarded in December 2013. Grassholme and Derwent are also described as being in Dark Skies areas. Kielder events are scheduled for 7 and 8 March 2026.

Race formats and entry

  • 26.6
  • 11
  • 10K
  • Double (26.6 & 10K)

Entry is listed as open for the Kielder races. Entry fees vary by race: the 26.6 event is £48.00-£50.00, the 11 event is £28.00-£30.00, the 10K is £23.00-£25.00, and the double (26.6 and 10K) is £68.00-£70.00. Age requirements vary by event; some races require entrants to be 18 or older, while the 10K allows entrants aged 16 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

27 mi
Dark Skies Run @ Kielder Double (26.6m & 10k) - 2026
27 mi
Dark Skies Run @ Kielder 26.6 - 2026
11 mi
Dark Skies Run @ Kielder 11 - 2026
10 km
Dark Skies Run @ Kielder 10k - 2026
10 km
Dark Skies Run @ Kielder Double (26.6m & 10k) - 2026
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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