Dark Skies Series | Moonlit Meadow Run
Sat 7 Feb 2026 Taunton, Somerset, UK

Dark Skies Series | Moonlit Meadow Run

The Moonlit Meadow Run is a double Gold award-winning night trail running event and the original inspiration for the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset.

2 races

  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
  • #1 of 2
Centre for Outdoor Activity & Community Hub (COACH), Taunton

5K Night Run

19:30

Age 8 & over

£20

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
  • #2 of 2
Centre for Outdoor Activity & Community Hub (COACH), Taunton

10K Night Run

19:25

Age 8 & over

£20

  • 10 km trail running

Event overview

The Moonlit Meadow Run utilises the fantastic areas of Longrun Meadow, Silk Mills and French Weir Park to deliver a traffic free course that is just a 10-minute walk from Taunton Town centre.

This course is flat making it perfect for the trail PB hunter and new runner alike. Meander your way around the meadow and through the beautiful Willow Cathedral as you make your way around the course, all under the light of the moon!

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators

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 this one. 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
series

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. 

  • Cafe
  • Coast
  • Free parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Centre for Outdoor Activity & Community Hub (COACH)
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 1AW
UK

Parking

Please park in the local public car parks (Castle Street, Tangier, Enfield, Wood Street) and walk into the park.

  • Bring your own cup
  • Optional medal

Optional eco-medals.

Amazing course and support, everything was top-notch. Can’t wait to race again next year! Another amazing night run with absolutely brilliant volunteers who encourage you all the way round from start to finish. Loved it! Linda P

This event comes highly recommended. Very well organised and marked out route, trail shoes recommended due to the muddy sections but this is all advised before hand. Friendly and encouraging Marshall's all around the course which makes the run even more fun! Paige D

This was a great event and my 9 year old loved her first ever 5km run! The course was well marked and my daughter was easily able to navigate us around. All the marshalls were very encouraging and friendly as we passed. Hayley N

Really well organised, interesting route, well marked and fabulous staff, marshals and volunteers supporting the event. Ali F

Event comms are clear, well in advance and on point. Great atmosphere and organisation in the day/night. Given it was a cold night the marshalls & volunteers were amazing - encouraging, a good laugh with clear instructions. Safety is always a priority, sustainability is considered and these combined with the atmosphere, people and locations make the event very easy to return. Huge thank you and well done to Dan, Jan and their team. Gemma D

I've never run at night before and I ran this one solo, but the vibe was great and everyone was so friendly I didn't feel alone at all. The organisers and volunteers were fab and supportive. The course was very well marked so even I couldn't get it wrong! Will definitely do it again Claire R

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

Races at event

  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
  • #1 of 2
Centre for Outdoor Activity & Community Hub (COACH), Taunton

5K Night Run

19:30

Age 8 & over

£20

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
  • #2 of 2
Centre for Outdoor Activity & Community Hub (COACH), Taunton

10K Night Run

19:25

Age 8 & over

£20

  • 10 km trail running