The Scary Scamper
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
United Kingdom
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The Scary Scamper
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Get involved in The Virtual Scary Scamper 5k, 10k, Half Marathon or Marathon this Halloween, and don't forget to wear your best frightening costume! Whether you run or walk and no matter how far you race, this event allows all abilities to enjoy running at their own time.
Virtual, Race for Charity, UK Entry, and 1 more
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Tue, Oct 20, 2026
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United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
United Kingdom
Start times
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026
Virtual: TBCRace for Charity: 10:00 AMUK Entry: 10:00 AMOverseas Entry: 10:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Scary Scamper
Race for Charity
420min
£10
UK Entry
420min
£29
Overseas Entry
420min
£39.99
Virtual
420min
£25
Race for Charity
420min
£10
UK Entry
420min
£29
Overseas Entry
420min
£39.99
Virtual
420min
£25
Route information
The Scary Scamper is part of our Halloween Series of races:
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
Other available medals in the Halloween series are:
‘The Witches Whisk’
‘The Creepy Crawl’
‘The Ghostly Gallop’
‘The Petrified Pootle’
‘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 make 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 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 of The Scary Scamper?
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.
When does the The Virtual Scary Scamper start?
Run 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.
Are there age requirements for The Scary Scamper?
This event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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