The Petrified Pootle
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
United Kingdom
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The Petrified Pootle
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About
Take on this spooky virtual Halloween-themed run to earn your finisher's medal and get moving this autumn. Run as little or as much as you want, from a 5k to an ultra marathon, and choose where and when you would like to run. Don your fancy dress, or just get running to tackle a new distance!
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Fri, Oct 23, 2026
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United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
United Kingdom
Start times
Friday, Oct 23, 2026
Virtual: TBCCharity Option: 10:00 AMUK Entry: 10:00 AMOverseas Entry: 10:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Petrified Pootle
Charity Option
420min
£10
UK Entry
420min
£29
Overseas Entry
420min
£39
Virtual
420min
£25
Charity Option
420min
£10
UK Entry
420min
£29
Overseas Entry
420min
£39
Virtual
420min
£25
Route information
The Petrified Pootle is part of our Halloween Series:
For 2026 you have 7 hours to complete your target distance.
You choose your target distance – 5k (2 laps), 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra.
But your time limit is 7 hours.
Suitable for walkers or runners.
Tough off-road course (see tab section).
You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra.
Suitable for walkers or runners.
Other available medals in the Halloween series are:
‘The Witches Whisk’
‘The Scary Scamper’
‘The Creepy Crawl’
‘The Ghostly Gallop’
‘The Spooky Sprint’
‘The Zombie Shuffle’
Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar.
Location: Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye, what3words – physical.growth.shelf
Can’t do Race Day?
Do it virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves.
What's included
- Finisher's Medal
How to get there
United Kingdom
Get full directionsRace virtually from anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves.
Hotels and Accommodation
Every Mile Counts has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.
Find your roomEvent day logistics
Confirm Your Run
Once you have completed your run, you will need to provide evidence to the event organiser in one of two ways:
- Join the Ultra Running Strava group
- Email Ultra Running your run proof, the minimum requirement is a photo of your Garmin or similar device.
Medal
Once your run is verified, your medal will be posted to you.
FAQs
Do I have to compete in all 7 days to take part in The Petrified Pootle?
Not at all! You can choose the days and distances you want to take part in from 1 day to all 7. There will be a different bespoke medal for each day.
Are there age requirements for The Petrified Pootle?
This event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Do I have to wear a costume to compete in The Petrified Pootle?
No, not at all! Come in whatever you feel comfortable to race in.
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