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Petzl Night Trails - Salcey Forest

Northampton, United Kingdom • 21 Nov 2025

Petzl Night Trails 10K : Salcey Forest (21 November 2025)

The event is a trail 10k at Salcey Forest. Entrants must be at least 16 years old on the event date. Entry uses tiered pricing: before 21/10/2025 £16, after 21/10/2025 £21; unaffiliated entrants pay an extra £2. Finishers receive a medal and goodies, with an alternative Big Bear Tree Token offered instead of a medal; each token results in a tree being planted and contains wildflower seeds. The organiser has a partnership with Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity and offers an option to donate or set up a fundraising page during entry.

Venue, course and event details

Salcey Forest is a Forestry Commission site with a cafe and toilets; use postcode NN7 2HX for navigation. Parking requires a fee; organisers have negotiated an evening rate of £3.50. The site is near Northampton and close to Junction 15 of the M1; the nearest train station is Northampton. A head or chest torch is required to run. Petzl will attend with demo head torches. The marked route is essentially a two-lap trail on crushed stone; fallen leaves and tree detritus can make sections slippery or muddy. Canicross is permitted, with canicross runners started separately from the main field. Biodegradable cups and hot drinks will be available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Northampton

Race information

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10 km
10 Km Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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