Halloween Spooky 5km
Kilworth, Ireland • 30 Oct 2026
Halloween Spooky 5km
This event is a night trail run of 5 km through Glensheskin Woods near Kilworth in County Cork. The course is on forest trails, is fully marked, and includes about 100 m of climb. GPS devices are not permitted. The event difficulty is listed as 6 (2,2,2) and the terrain is described as moderate.
A mandatory Level B kit list applies and all runners must bring the required items. The list includes a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag or equivalent. The final kit to be carried during the race will be confirmed on the day and announced at registration. Failure to carry the required items may result in denied entry or disqualification; random kit checks may be carried out.
The meeting point is Glensheskin Woods, Kilworth. From the square in the centre of the village, follow yellow Avondhu way-markers and the sign for Ballyporeen (15 km). After about 1 km, turn left into Glensheskin Wood and walk over the bridge into the carpark. Organisers note that parking is limited and advise carpooling because of potential traffic backlog. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.