How far is the Storm the Fort?

The Storm the Fort offers 2 distances: 10km (2 laps) (6.2 miles), 5km (3.1 miles).

Is the Storm the Fort course marked?

Yes, the course is marked. Navigation skills are not required.

When is the next Storm the Fort?

Sat, 16 Jan 2027, 19:25. Not open yet.

Channel Events Storm the Fort

Brean Down, Burnham-on-SeaSat, 16 Jan 2027

Night trail run on Brean Down, through the old fort; 5k lap or 10k

Distance	Ascent	Per km
10km (2 laps)	—	—
5km	—	—

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starts 19:25

What you’re in for

Storm the Fort is a winter night trail run on Brean Down, the ridge that runs out into the Bristol Channel between Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea. Each 5k lap climbs steeply onto the down, runs out to the Victorian fort and through its buildings, then takes a short technical climb onto the ridge before dropping to the finish. The 10k is two laps. It is part of Channel Events' Dark Skies series. The course is waymarked with reflective markers, and a torch of at least 250 lumens is compulsory. Registration runs from 18:15 to 19:15, the 10k starts at 19:25 and the 5k at 19:35. Bring your own cup.

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How to enter

Sat, 16 Jan 2027 · Not open yet · £21

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Common questions

: The Storm the Fort offers 2 distances: 10km (2 laps) (6.2 miles), 5km (3.1 miles).
: No course file for the Storm the Fort yet, so there's no measured climb here. When Channel Events publish one, this fills in.
: Not graded yet. A TRP grade is worked out from distance and climb measured off the course file, and there isn't one for the Storm the Fort yet.
: Yes, the course is marked. Navigation skills are not required.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Storm the Fort. Channel Events confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: We don't hold published time limits for the Storm the Fort. If Channel Events set cut-offs, they'll be in the race information.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Storm the Fort. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the Channel Events race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Not yet — we don't hold a course file for the Storm the Fort. Some organisers only send the GPX to entrants. If we get one, it goes up free, with no sign-up.
: Sat, 16 Jan 2027, 19:25. Not open yet.