The Pumpkin Marathon & Spooky Halloween Challenge
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Event
The Pumpkin Marathon and the Spooky Halloween Challenge take place on 31 October 2026 at Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QS. Each event offers multiple race distances and is limited to 40 places per race. Both events are organised by How Hard Can It Be Events.
Race details
Distances available:
- 5k
- 10k
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
Races are run as multi-lap courses. There is a six hour cut off for each race; the organiser can consider longer cut-offs on request. Aid stations are placed approximately every mile and provide water, squash, coke, sweets and other items. Marshals will be present on course. Fancy dress is encouraged at both events. For the Spooky Halloween Challenge, head torches are required for evening running on the lanes of Lightmoor. Parking is available within a five minute walk of the race start. Entry fees vary by distance and event. The event has received mixed-to-positive participant ratings in reviews. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
