Storm the Fort - part of the Dark Skies Series
From Channel Events
Event summary
As you navigate the traffic-free trails of Brean Down, expect an atmosphere like no other, especially under a clear night sky that reveals stunning vistas toward South Wales. Registration opens at 18:15, with the 10km race kicking off at 19:25 and the 5km following shortly after at 19:35. Don't miss your chance to collect a bespoke wooden finisher's medal and be part of this waste-free event initiative! Whether you’re signing up for the entire Dark Skies Series or just the Storm the Fort event, this is an unforgettable experience for
Storm the Fort - part of the Dark Skies Series
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Storm the Fort 2024 - 10k Night Run
Entries closed18:00
£20.38
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Storm the Fort 2024 - 5k Night Run
Entries closed18:00
£20.38
Event information
Medals are an optional extra and are available to purchase for £5 up to 2 weeks prior to the event.
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Organiser's description
Comprising of 5km and 10km route options, Storm the Fort utilises Brean Down, a ridge like land mass that protrudes into the Bristol Channel between Weston-Super-Mare and Burnham on Sea to deliver a 5km, traffic free course on the down that even enters the old World War II fort buildings to really add to the atmosphere! 2 laps are completed for the 10km.
This course has a couple of cheeky climbs to access the down but all on good trails and tracks. Making your way around the course you’ll climb steeply onto the down before a nice steady section out to the fort before climbing a short technical section to gain the main ridge before dropping back down to the finish line! A clear night will make for stunning. night time view across to South Wales and back towards Weston. It’s a stunning venue to run at night, you won’t be disappointed
Registration will open at 18:15, 10km starts at 19:25 and the 5km starts at 19:35.
Enter the whole 4 event series, the 2 event Somerset mini series or just the Moonlit Meadow Run. The choice will is yours.
Our bespoke wooden finisher’s medals are available as an optional extra, can you collect all four?
As part of our drive to make our events waste free we have chosen to make the medal an optional extra, those who love their race bling can purchase theirs when entering but must enter at least 2 weeks prior to race day.
2023/24 series dates and locations:
Moonlit Meadow Run – Longrun Meadow, Taunton – 25th November 2023
Storm the Fort – Brean Down, Brean – 20th January 2024
Arlington Asteroids – Arlington Court, North Devon – 17th February 2024
Assault on Baggy Point – Baggy Point, Croyde – 16th March 2024
Location
Brean Down, Brean
National Trust - Heddon Valley, Heddon Valley Near, Barnstaple EX31 4PY, UK
Storm the Fort - part of the Dark Skies Series
Channel Events
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