Petzl Night Trails - Salcey Forest

Northampton, United Kingdom • 21 Nov 2025

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest is a unique night-time trail running event held near Northampton. Participants run a fully marked, two-lap 10k course on crushed stone paths through the flat but atmospheric forest, guided only by their head torches—Petzl, the event’s sponsor, provides top-quality lighting for runners to test. The event welcomes canicross runners, who start 10 minutes ahead of the main field.

Facilities include parking (with a discounted fee), a café, toilets, and water stations with biodegradable cups. The race emphasizes community spirit, environmental care, and supports Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. It offers a memorable Friday night running experience in the dark woods. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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10 km
10k
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