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Name: Haldon Halloween Twilight Run
Start: 2026-10-30
End: 2026-10-30
Location: Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom • 30 Oct 2026

Haldon Halloween Twilight Run 2026

The Haldon Halloween Twilight Run takes place on 30 October 2026 at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter. The event is organised by Purple Gecko Events and is scheduled as an in-person event at the forest park location.

Participants can choose from multiple distance options, including:

2.5 km Fun Run
5 km Canicross
10 km Canicross
5 km Running Dead Trail Run
10 km Running Dead Trail Run

There is no cut off time for the event. Free race photography is provided and every finisher receives a Halloween 2025 medal. Awards are given to the top finishers. The event is timed using ST App Service; there will be no chip timing.

Minimum ages are specified for each distance: 5 years for the fun run, 8 years for the 5 km events, 14 years for the 10 km events, and 16 years for canicross. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The event listing also notes a super early bird offer and that further details will be published closer to race day. Registration closes on 20 October 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Exeter

Race information

Registration

10 km

10k Canicross

10 km

10k Running Dead Trail Run

5 km

5k Running Dead Trail Run

5 km

5k Canicross

2.5k Fun Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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