Irchester Spooktacular
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About the race
Irchester Spooktacular is a Halloween themed night time run at Irchester Country Park on Friday 30 October 2026. The event offers a race and a family run on the park's woodland trails and tracks, with fancy dress encouraged and course marshals in costume.
Distances
- 5k race on woodland trails
- 2k Family Fun Run on hard standing tracks
The 2k route follows hard standing tracks and finishes on the grass at Little Meadow. The 5k uses trails through the park, including the Gulley Steps, and also finishes on the grass at Little Meadow. Both routes will be fully marked and marshaled.
Entries are priced at £20 for the 5k and £12 for the 2k. Entry includes an event medal for all finishers, a bag of Halloween themed chocolates, and free event photos. Entries and transfers close seven days before the event. Minimum ages are 11 for the 5k and 4 for the 2k. Children under 11 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. There are prizes for the top three male and top three female finishers in the 5k.
The surface is mostly hard packed track so road or trail shoes are suitable. As the event takes place in the dark, participants should bring a head torch or small handheld torch. Professional first aid will be available and volunteers will support participants on course. Parking is available at the park with applicable fees. The event supports local foodbanks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
