The Spooky Sprint

Peterstow, United Kingdom • 25 Oct 2025

Event overview

The Spooky Sprint takes place on 25 October 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). It is part of a Halloween race series and is held on an off-road course entirely within the manor grounds. The course uses 2.5 km laps, includes a hill on each lap, and features a series of up-and-down sections through two vineyards. Entrants have a 7-hour time limit to complete their chosen distance. The event is open to walkers and runners.

Distances offered

  • 5k (2 laps)
  • 10k
  • Half Marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra

Entry, medals and rules

The event offers in-person and virtual entry options. Virtual entrants receive a personalised virtual bib by email; paid virtual entrants can receive the same event medal as race finishers. There is a free virtual option that records results without a medal via the organiser's Strava group. Entry fees listed are: Race Entry £29.00, Virtual UK Entry £25.00, Virtual Overseas Entry £39.00. A charity entry option is available for £10.00 with a requirement to raise at least twice the entry fee amount and to raise funds at least four weeks before the event.

All fees and deposits are non-refundable. Entrants must be aged 18 or over and are responsible for their fitness and any relevant medical disclosures. Routes are mostly not signed; marshal placement is used for safety. Prizes are awarded at the organiser’s discretion and finishers receive the stated prize for their race. Personal cancellation insurance and a deferral option (fee £15.00, available up to four weeks before the event) are offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
5k (2 Laps)
Ultra
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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