Night Runner Delamere Forest
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About the race
The Petzl Night Runner event takes place on 31 October 2026 at Delamere Visitors Centre in Delamere Forest, Cheshire. Event headquarters and the start/finish are based at the main Visitor Centre. The organiser is Epic Events.
Races are run on marked forest trails with reflective directional signs. The surface is mainly established trail with some potentially muddy or slippery sections. Runners must use a good quality head torch or hand-held torch and are advised to wear trail or fell shoes with an aggressive tread. Warm clothing and a wind or waterproof jacket are recommended. The minimum age for the main races is 16 years on race day. A free 1 km kids event is provided, with medals for all finishers.
Distances available:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10 km
Entry details include a custom glow-in-the-dark finisher’s medal, drinks at the finish and at halfway on the Half Marathon, electronic timing, and free high-resolution event photographs. Discounted entry fees apply to the first 100 entries: 10 km £32 and Half Marathon £39; general entry fees are 10 km £34 and Half Marathon £42. Entries close at 12:00 on the Friday prior to the event or when the event fills. Fancy dress is encouraged and the Delamere theme is "Spooky Halloween". Dogs may attend as spectators but are not permitted to run in the races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
