Irchester Spooktacular
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Event
Irchester Spooktacular is a Halloween-themed night-time run held at Irchester Country Park on woodland trails and hard packed tracks. The event offers two marked and marshaled routes with volunteers in costume along the course. Both runs start on the Royal Meadow and finish on the Little Meadow. Professional first aid will be available at the start and finish with access across the park.
Entry, logistics and prizes
Distances:
- 5k race
- 2k Family Fun Run
Entry fees are £20 for the 5k and £10 for the 2k. Entries and transfers close seven days before the event. Minimum ages are 11 years for the 5k and 4 years for the 2k; children under 11 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Parking is available at Irchester Country Park but parking fees apply. The surface is mostly hard packed track and is suitable for road or trail shoes; because it is a night event, participants need a head torch or small handheld torch.
All finishers receive an event medal, free digital event photos, and a bag of Halloween-themed chocolates. There are prizes for the top three male and female finishers in the 5k and prizes for multiple fancy dress categories, including children, family/group, male, female, and group awards. The event supports local foodbanks as the main charity focus for 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.