Halloween Spooky 5km
Kilworth, Ireland • 30 Oct 2026
Halloween Spooky 5km
The Halloween Spooky 5km is scheduled for Friday 30th October 2026 in Glensheskin Woods, Kilworth, County Cork. The course is a forest trail run by night over a distance of 5.00 km with an indicated climb of about 100 m. The route is fully marked and the use of GPS devices is not permitted.
The event carries an Event Difficulty rating of 6 and is listed as Mandatory for league scoring. Participants must bring specified mandatory kit: a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag. The race organisers will confirm which items must be carried on the day depending on conditions. Random kit checks may be carried out and failure to have required items may result in denied entry or disqualification.
Access: from the village square follow yellow Avondhu way-markers and the sign for Ballyporeen. After about 1 km turn left into Glensheskin Wood and walk over the bridge into the car park. Parking is limited and organisers advise carpooling to reduce traffic congestion.
Volunteer notes: two non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year are required to qualify for end of year prizes. Availability of running volunteers should be checked with the race director. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.