Dark Skies Night Run Series
Due to the current Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic we’ve had to cancel the last race in the 2019/20 series but all entrants have been transferred to the 2021 version of the One Fyne Night event.
For winter 2020/21 we will be returning with the ‘Dark Skies’ night running series with seven events spanning from Brean Down in Somerset to Baggy Point in North Devon.
Each event will have 5km and 10km route options. Enter the whole 7 event series, the 4 event Somerset mini series, the 3 event North Devon mini series or individual events. The choice will be yours. All entrants will receive a bespoke wooden finisher’s medal, can you collect all seven?
Provisonal 2020/21 series dates and locations:
Moonlit Meadow Run – Longrun Meadow, Taunton – 31st October 2020
Heddon Howler – Heddon Valley, North Devon – 21st November 2020
Selworthy Stargazer – North Hill, Minehead – 19th December 2020
Storm the Fort – Brean Down, Brean – 16th January 2021
Assault of Baggy Point – Baggy Point, Croyde – 13th February 2021
Waters Meet – Watersmeet, Lynmouth – 13th March 2021
One Fyne Night – Fyne Court, Quantock Hills – 10th April 2021
Everything you need to know
DATES
2020/2021
Moonlit Meadow Run – Taunton – 31st October 2020
Heddon Howler – Heddon Valley, North Devon – 21st November 2020
Selworthy Stargazer – Minehead – 19th December 2020
Storm the Fort – Brean Down, Brean – 16th January 2021
Assault of Baggy Point – Croyde, North Devon – 8th February 2021
Waters Meet – Lynmouth – 13th March 2021
One Fyne Night – Fyne Court, Quantock Hills – 10th April 2021
LOCATIONS
Moonlit Meadow Run – COACH centre in French Weir Park, Taunton, TA1 1AW
Heddon Howler – Hunters Inn, Heddon Valley, Jose’s lane, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4PY
Selworthy Stargazer – North Hill, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5LB
Storm the Fort, Brean Down, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2RS
Assault of Baggy Point – Baggy Point, Croyde, North Devon, EX33 1PA
Waters Meet – Watersmeet House, Watersmeet Road, Lynmouth, North Devon, EX35 6NT
One Fyne Night – Fyne Court, Broomfield, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2EQ
TIMINGS
Registration – 18.00 – 19.15
10km Run Brief – 19.20
10km Run Starts – 19.25
5km Run Brief: – 19:30
5km Run Starts – 19:35
DISTANCE
Choice of 5km or 10km routes.
PRICE
Individual Events – £19.50 per person Somerset Mini Series – £74.00 per person Devon Mini Series – £55.50 per person Whole Dark Skies Series – £122.50 per person
COURSE
Full course details will be available via our downloads page closer to the events.
REGISTRATION
Registration will be open between 18.00 – 19.10. All entrants will need to be signed in by 19.15.
BRIEFING
There will be a run brief at 19.20 for the 10km runners and 19:30 for the 5km runners.
SAFETY
The events take place during the winter month and therefore all entrants must ensure that they have appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. All runners are required to wear a head or chest torch – those who do not have a head or chest torch on the night will not be allowed to take part. Check out our friends at Taunton Leisure to order yours. The route will be way marked and we will be using reflective markers to make it easier for them to be seen.
Runners under 16 must run with a supervising adult who’s sight of them at all times. 16-17 year olds can run solo with parental consent.
DOGS
I’m afraid that at this stage dogs are not allowed to compete. They are very welcome to join the spectators but MUST be kept under close control.
FIRST AID
There will be trained first aiders on site and around on the route throughout the event. Please alert a marshal should you or a fellow runner require assistance.
EQUIPMENT
These events are taking place in the winter months and therefore all entrants must ensure that they have appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. All runners are required to wear a head or chest torch – those who do not have a head or chest torch on the night will not be allowed to enter. Check out Taunton Leisure to order yours.
PARKING
Parking details for each event will be sent out in the pre-event information via e-mail.
REFRESHMENTS
A water station with goodies will be located at roughly half way on each event. At venues where there is a cafe, the cafe will be open during the event and for a period after for you to purchase beverages and food to fuel and refuel.
WATER
There will be water available for runners on route.
TOILETS
Toilets will be available at each event. Events with cafe facilities will have use of the onsite facilities. The Selworthy Stargazer and Wavering in the Dark will have temporary toilets at the event village.
WEATHER
These events take place during the winter months and unfortunately we cannot control the weather. Please do make sure that you are wearing appropriate clothing for the weather and the time of year. We are of course hoping to a lovely clear starry evening.
FINISH
We want to see you celebrate as you cross the finish line. Then don’t forget to check back in with the team to receive your medal.
Gallery
FAQs
Can I borrow equipment?
Unfortunately not, you will need to provide your own head torch and running clothing, trainers and other associated equipment.
Do I have to decide on 5k or 10k now?
There are two ticket options available. Please do select the distance you wish to enter when purchasing your individual or series entry. If you do wish to change your distance on the day then simply inform us at registration. To be included in the series standings you need to compete in the same distance for all seven events.