Petzl Night Trails - Salcey Forest
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Petzl Night Trails 10k - Salcey Forest
Petzl Night Trails is a night trail running event over 10k at Salcey Forest, a Forestry Commission site near Northampton with a cafe and toilets. The venue postcode is NN7 2HX. Parking is charged onsite; a special evening parking offer of £3.50 is mentioned. The nearest train station is Northampton and the venue is described as about 18 minutes from Northampton and about 9 minutes from Junction 15 of the M1.
Runners must use a head or chest torch to take part. Petzl will attend with demo kit so participants can try head torches before, during or after the event.
The route is fully marked and is run as two laps. Surface is mainly crushed stone but tree detritus can make sections slippy and mucky depending on weather. Salcey Forest is described as fundamentally flat.
There is an organised canicross race that starts ten minutes before the main field in a mass start. Dogs can become excited in that format, so handlers are advised to consider whether a mass start suits their dog and to follow the event canicross rules. Canicross entry is a separate race option.
The event uses biodegradable cups on course and offers hot drinks before and after. As an alternative to a medal the event offers a Big Bear Tree Token which results in a tree being planted and includes wildflower seeds. The event has previously received Racecheck Gold Awards and positive reviews. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
