Dark Skies Run Race Series

Kielder, United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026

Dark Skies Run Race Series

The Dark Skies Run Race Series is organised by Trail Outlaws and takes place at multiple reservoir locations in the UK, including Kielder Waterside, Grassholme Reservoir and Derwent Reservoir. Kielder holds gold tier Dark Sky Park status from the International Dark-Sky Association (awarded in December 2013). The series is described as night-time trail running under dark skies and starlit conditions. The next scheduled race date is 7 March 2026. The series has an aggregate rating of 4.8 based on 48 reviews.

Distances, age limits and entry fees

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

Some distances require entrants to be 18 and over; the 10K entry is listed as open to entrants aged 16 and over. Published entry fees range from £25 to £70. Example fee ranges for Kielder events in 2026 include: 26.6 £48–£50, 11 £28–£30, 10K £23–£25, and Double (26.6 & 10K) £68–£70. Fees were listed in GBP and entries were shown as available for these options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

27 mi
Dark Skies Run @ Kielder 26.6
11 mi
Dark Skies Run @ Kielder 11
10 km
Dark Skies Run @ Kielder 10k
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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