Dark Skies Series | Mendip Aurora | 10K Night Run

Timetable

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

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. 

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

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

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. 

Eco-medals

£7

All medals are dated with the year. This event firmly believes 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.

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

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

The course was perfectly marked, and the entire event was flawlessly managed. Highly recommended! Paige D.

Great fun race, loved the dressing up for it! Hazel M.

Brilliant event and organisation. Friendly, fun, happy and helpful marshals. Mary Z.

Friendly atmosphere, well organised, signed and marshalled. This is an event with fun at the centre, if you want to hit your PB you are welcome to go for it. Martin H.

We had the most incredible run last night! Everything was top notch! Sally G.

Love this race and team! so much effort put in and so much joy from the team! Kev B.

Channel events are second to none, such an amazing friendly events. This event is such a memorable one, full of different terrain and unique experiences. Dan ☯.

The event team and marshals were so happy and helpful as usual. The course was epic, beautiful woods to run through and challenging hill, standard! Helen

Really good fun. Thomas R.

This was my third Channel Events race, and it was just as well organised as the others. Everyone is friendly, helpful and encouraging, and make it fun to be a part of. Kathy H.

Absolutely loved it. My favourite night race so far due to the twists and turns through the woods which were so much fun. Jo H.

Great event in a lovely place. Took a spill in the woods and had some first class medical treatment when I crossed the finishing line 👍👍. Mark W.

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