Irchester Spooktacular

Little Irchester, United Kingdom • 30 Oct 2025

Irchester Spooktacular - Irchester Country Park, 30 October 2025

Irchester Spooktacular is a Halloween-themed night-time run held at Irchester Country Park. The event offers two marked and marshaled routes on woodland trails and hard-packed tracks. Marshals will wear Halloween-themed costumes. All participants receive a finishers medal, a bag of Halloween-themed chocolates, and free digital event photos after the event. The event supports two local foodbanks in 2025: Jubilee Foodbank, Market Harborough, and Weston Favell Centre Foodbank, Northampton.

Distances, entry and event support

  • 5 km
  • 2 km Family Fun Run

Online entry prices are £20 for the 5 km and £10 for the 2 km. Minimum ages on race day are 11 years for the 5 km and 4 years for the 2 km; children under 11 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Entries and transfers close seven days before the event. The surface is mostly hard-packed track, suitable for road or trail shoes, and participants should bring a head torch or small handheld torch. Parking is available at Irchester Country Park and parking fees apply. Professional first aid will be available at the start and finish, and Race Harborough volunteers will be on the course. Prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 5 km and for multiple fancy dress categories for both distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
2k Family Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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