Saturday, January 16, 2027
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Storm the Fort is a Gold award-winning event part of the 'Dark Skies Series' night trail running events. This three-event series takes place across Somerset and features traffic-free courses on Brean Down, a ridge-like land mass that protrudes into the Bristol Channel. The event offers 5K and 10K distances with stunning nighttime views and an atmospheric route that passes through old fort buildings.
Runs through historic fort buildings
Stunning nighttime views across to South Wales
Traffic-free course on Brean Down
Technical ridge section with panoramic views
Start / Finish
Brean Down, near Brean Down Cafe
Brean Down, near Brean Down Cafe
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What to bring
Head or chest torch with at least 250 lumens of power
Appropriate clothing for winter weather conditions
What you get
Finisher medal
Chip timing
Race photos
Optional wooden finisher's medals available as extra
Friendly and supportive marshals
Event village atmosphere
On the day
Toilets
Food vendors
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
You need a head or chest torch with at least 250 lumens of power. Those without appropriate lighting will not be allowed to participate.
Facilities include a cafe, toilets, free and paid parking, and an event village atmosphere.
Yes, you can enter the whole three-event series or just individual events. Bespoke wooden finisher's medals are available as an optional extra for those collecting all three.
Yes, spectators are welcome. There are viewing points near the start/finish area and along the course.
This event offers a unique night trail running experience on Brean Down with stunning views, historic fort buildings along the route, and is part of the award-winning Dark Skies Series.
Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Saturday, January 16, 2027
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