The Witches Whisk

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United Kingdom
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The Witches Whisk
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Take on this spooky virtual run as part of a 7-day Halloween series, running your course of choice anywhere you like. Wear a ghoulish costume and complete any distance from 5k to an ultra marathon to claim your unique medal.
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Mon, Oct 19, 2026
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Where and when

Location
United Kingdom
Start times
Monday, Oct 19, 2026
Virtual: TBCUK Entry: 10:00 AMOverseas Entry: 10:00 AMCharity Option: 10:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for The Witches Whisk
UK Entry
Distance
420min
£29
Overseas Entry
Distance
420min
£39.99
Charity Option
Distance
420min
£10
Virtual
Distance
420min
£25

Route information

  • The Witches Whisk 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.
  • Other available medals in the Halloween series are:
  • ‘The Scary Scamper’
  • ‘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.
  • Accommodation?
  • If you want to stay over, accommodation is available. We have several options on offer for you, so please email us for more details and costs.
  • Can’t make race day?
  • The event is available virtually, so please choose that option through the booking system.

What's included

  • Finisher's medal
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How to get there

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Event 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

Are there age requirements for The Witches Whisk?
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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When does The Virtual Witches Whisk start?
Run anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although the organisers will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves.
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How can I verify my run for The Virtual Witches Whisk?
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).
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