Dark Skies Series | Mendip Aurora | 5K Night Run

Timetable

• 18:15 | Registration opens
• 19:20 | 10km run brief
• 19:25 | 10km starts
• 19:30 | 5km run brief
• 19:35 | 5km starts

Series

Enter the whole three-event series or just Storm the Fort. The choice is yours. The bespoke wooden finisher’s medals are available as an optional extra, can you collect all three?

• Mendip Aurora | Mendip Activity Centre, Churchill – 1st November 2025
• Storm the Fort | Brean Down, Brean – 17th January 2026
• Moonlit Meadow Run | Longrun Meadow, Taunton – 7th February 2026

Equipment

Torches are mandatory.

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 with at least 250 lumens of power – those who do not have a head or chest torch on the night will not be allowed to enter. 

Event HQ

Mendip Activity Centre
Lyncombe Drive
Churchill
Winscombe
Somerset
BS25 5PQ
UK

Parking

Please park in the Mendip Activity Centre car parks. Please park courteously so everyone can fit in. Please car share to minimise the impact on the car parks and the environment. 

Overview

The Mendip Aurora utilises the fantastic grounds of the  Mendip Activity Centre near Churchill to deliver a 5km, traffic-free loop. 2 laps are completed for the 10km.i

The course is undulating with some sneaky climbs, but that is part of the fun. Meander your way around Sandford Quarry and the activity centre grounds as you make your way around the course, all under the light of the moon! You may even be treated to lovely night time views across to Weston-Super-Mare, the Bristol Channel and South Wales.

Map

Optional eco-medals.

Eco-medals

£6

All medals are dated with the year. This event firmly believe that a medal should be a memento of the event you’ve completed and you’ll never receive the same medal year on year. 

Photos

You are celebrated as you cross the finish line! There will be a camera linked to a laser to automatically take your finish photo! Don’t forget to smile and get those arms raised.

Entry fees

Dan and the team always put on great events! couldn't fault the route markings & the course was great fun! can't wait for next year! Kevin B

A really friendly and enjoyable race. Staff and stewards were amazing - encouraging and friendly. Thanks again. Pete H

Absolutely amazing Halloween event!! Loved all the Halloween stuff near the start finish area. Including the lights out on the course. The course was a mix of trail, tiny bit of road, track with ups and downs along the way. Highly recommended to anyone!! Adam H

Amazing course and support, everything was top-notch. Can’t wait to race again next year! Paige D

Great little race, well organised and smoothly executed, good atmosphere, will be back next year !! Steve R

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck