Irchester Spooktacular
Fri 30 Oct 2026 Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Irchester Spooktacular

Halloween-themed night-time run over 5K and a 2K Family Fun Run, at Irchester Country Park. There’s an awesome finishers medal for all participants and prizes for the best fancy dress!

Sign up for £12-£20

2 races

  • Fri 30 Oct
  • #1 of 2
Irchester Country Park, Wellingborough

5K

19:00

Age 11 & over

£20

  • 5 km trail running
  • Fri 30 Oct
  • #2 of 2
Irchester Country Park, Wellingborough

2K Family Fun Run

18:00

Age 4 & over

£12

  • 2 km trail running

Event overview

Dare to run in the dark this Halloween? The Irchester Spooktacular is the ultimate spooky night-time adventure for runners, families and thrill-seekers alike.

Lace up, pull on your best costume and take on the atmospheric woodland trails of Irchester Country Park in the evening. With routes for all abilities, this is Halloween like you've never experienced it before.

Highlights

  • Iconic Halloween atmosphere

    Fancy dress is actively encouraged, and the entire course is marshalled by witches, wizards, goblins, ghosts and ghouls.

  • Stunning woodland route

    Run fully marked trails and hard-packed tracks through the beautiful, atmospheric Irchester Country Park after dark.

  • Truly inclusive

    Two distances to choose from: a competitive 5k (from age 11) and a 2k Family Fun Run (from age 4), making it perfect for the whole family.

  • Every finisher rewarded

    A bespoke Irchester Spooktacular medal, bag of Halloween chocolates, and free digital event photos included in every entry.

  • Free event photos

    No hidden extras; professional photos are yours to download at no cost, a Race Harborough trademark.

  • Atmospheric start and finish

    Both runs begin on the Royal Meadow and finish on the Little Meadow, with staggered start times (6pm for the 2K, 7pm for the 5K) for a dramatic twilight experience.

  • Outstanding value

    Race entry, medals, sweets and photos all included!

  • Professionally organised

    Professional first aid on course throughout, so you can focus on the fun.

Event community

Charlotte K.

Charlotte K.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators

  • Cafe
  • Paid parking
  • Park
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Irchester Country Park
Gipsy Lane
Little Irchester
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN29 7DL
UK

Races at event

  • Fri 30 Oct
  • #1 of 2
Irchester Country Park, Wellingborough
5K

19:00

Age 11 & over

£20

  • 5 km trail running
  • Fri 30 Oct
  • #2 of 2
Irchester Country Park, Wellingborough
2K Family Fun Run

18:00

Age 4 & over

£12

  • 2 km trail running
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