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Petzl Night Trails - Salcey Forest

Northampton, United Kingdom • 21 Nov 2025

Event details

Petzl Night Trails 10K takes place at Salcey Forest, a Forestry Commission site near Northampton (postcode NN7 2HX). The event is a night trail run and participants must carry a head or chest torch to take part. Petzl will attend with demo head torches. A canicross option is available; canicross runners start 10 minutes before the main field in a mass start. The event is open to entrants aged 16 and over on the event date. The event has been held previously and has received Racecheck Gold Awards and more than 150 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5.

Course and entries

The race is a trail 10k, run on a fully marked, two-lap route. The surface is primarily crushed stone; tree detritus can make sections slippery or muddy depending on weather. Biodegradable cups with water and electrolyte will be available on course and hot drinks will be provided before and after the race. Parking is charged for the venue; a special evening parking rate of £3.50 is arranged for entrants. Entry fees follow a tiered structure: £16 before 21/10/2025 and £21 after that date, with an additional £2 for unaffiliated entrants. A tree-planting token is offered as an alternative to a medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Northampton

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10 km
10 Km Run
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