Irchester Spooktacular

EventFri, Oct 30, 2026, 6:00 pmChevronDown
Irchester Country Park, Little Irchester
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Irchester Spooktacular
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Celebrate Halloween with a night run over 5k, and a 2k Family Fun Run, at Irchester Country Park (fancy dress encouraged).
Watch out for some terrifying visitors along the course... and Dress To Impress with multiple prizes for the best fancy dress.
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2k Family Fun Run and 5k
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Calendar
Fri, Oct 30, 2026
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Little Irchester, United Kingdom
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Where and when

Location
Irchester Country Park, Gipsy Ln, Little Irchester, Irchester, Wellingborough NN29 7DL, UK
Start times
Friday, Oct 30, 2026
2k Family Fun Run: 6:00 PM5k: 7:00 PM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Irchester Spooktacular
5k
Distance
5km
£20
2k Family Fun Run
Distance
2km
£12

Route information

We know that you love running in the dark, so what could be better than a spooky Halloween-themed night-time run, (fancy dress encouraged), over 5k or 2k?
We’ve created two new and exciting routes on the established woodland trails and tracks within Irchester Country Park which will be fully marked and marshaled by witches, wizards, goblins, ghosts and ghouls!
There’s an awesome finishers medal for all participants, multiple prizes for the best fancy dress, and Halloween themed chocolates after your run!

What's included

  • Awesome 'Irchester Spooktacular' Medal for all finishers
  • Prizes for top 3 male and female finishers in the 5k race
  • Multiple prizes for the best Fancy Dress across both distances
  • Halloween-themed chocolates for all participants
  • Medical aid
  • Free event photos
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How to get there

Irchester Country Park, Gipsy Ln, Little Irchester, Irchester, Wellingborough NN29 7DL, UK
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Parking
There is parking available at Irchester Country Park, but parking fees do apply - view here.

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Event day logistics

16:30 Registration Opens
17:55 2k Family Fun Run Briefing
18:00 2k Family Fun Run Start
18:55 5k Race Briefing
19:00 5k Start
Age Requirements
Minimum age for entry on race day is 11 years old for the 5k and 4 years old for the 2k.
Children under the age of 11 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Kit List
The surface is suitable for road or trail shoes as it is mostly hard packed track.
As it will be dark though, you will need to bring a head torch or small handheld torch to help light your way!

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4.7
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