The Spooky Sprint
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
United Kingdom
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The Spooky Sprint
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Don your fancy dress and take on this virtual, Halloween-themed run to close out your October. Run wherever and whenever you like, whether that's inside or out, with friends or solo. Each finisher will receive a unique finisher's medal.
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Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
United Kingdom
Start times
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
Virtual: TBCUK Entry: 10:00 AMOverseas Entry: 10:00 AMCharity Option: 10:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Spooky Sprint
UK Entry
420min
£29
Overseas Entry
420min
£39
Charity Option
420min
£10
Virtual
420min
£25
UK Entry
420min
£29
Overseas Entry
420min
£39
Charity Option
420min
£10
Virtual
420min
£25
Route information
The Spooky Sprint 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 Petrified Pootle’
‘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
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Find your roomEvent day logistics
The Spooky Sprint 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 Petrified Pootle’
‘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.
FAQs
Do I have to compete in all 7 days to take part in The Virtual Spooky Sprint?
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.
How can I verify my run for The Virtual Spooky Sprint?
Either join the Ultra Running Strava group, or email Ultra Running your run proof (the minimum requirement is a photo of your Garmin or similar device).
Are there age requirements for The Virtual Spooky Sprint?
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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