It's time to think about your Halloween running plans, and if you live in and around Northamptonshire you're going to want to hear about a new night event that is being planned for 30 October in Irchester Country Park - the Irchester Spooktacular.

This is an opportunity to run at night with your family and friends on the wonderful woodland trails and tracks in Irchester Country Park.
Organisers say: "We know that you love running in the dark, so what could be better than a spooky Halloween-themed night-time run (fancy dress encouraged), over 5K or 2K?"

Both runs will start on the Royal Meadow, and finish on the Little Meadow. Organisers, Race Harborough, have created two new and exciting routes on the established woodland trails and tracks within the park which will be fully marked and marshaled by witches, wizards, goblins, ghosts and ghouls!

The surface is suitable for road or trail shoes as it is mostly hard packed track but remember it will be dark so you will need to bring a head torch or small handheld torch to help you on your way.

There’s an awesome finishers medal for all participants, various prizes for the best fancy dress, and Halloween themed sweet treats after your run. You can also look forward to free digital images of the event which will be available to download from the event's Facebook page.

If you'd like to know more, visit the Race Harborough website.

Image: Race Harborough