The WitchWood Run
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The WitchWood Run
The WitchWood Run is a 24-hour lap race and running weekend held at Everton Scout Camp near Inverkip, Scotland. Runners complete repeated forest loops at their own pace; laps are recorded with GPS chip timing and the event is fully marshalled with medical support on site. Entrants must be 18 or over.
The loop runs through Leapmoor Forest on woodland paths, technical sections and open fields, and becomes a different experience at night under headtorches. Each lap is 5.9 km with 185 m of climbing.
Camping at Everton Scout Camp is part of the event, with Saturday night camping included in entry and an optional Friday family camping pass available for an additional £15. On-site facilities include showers, toilets, kitchen access, and coffee and water supplied throughout the weekend. A free shuttle bus carries kit between Inverkip Primary School and basecamp. Tents and compact campervans are permitted; campervan spaces are limited.
The event combines racing with a festival atmosphere: live music including DJ Lu, food vendors such as Tonino's Pizza, MoreCocktails and Purdies Pantry, a communal firepit and family activities like bouncy castles. Every finisher receives a medal. Entry options are individual (£120) or teams of two to three runners (£100 per runner). The event is organised by Dirt & Distance Events and supports Ardgowan Hospice. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
