Halloween might be over by January, but Worksop runners still have a date with the ghosts and ghouls. The Worksop Halloween Half Marathon has been rescheduled for Sunday 24 January 2027 after severe weather prevented the popular Nottinghamshire race from taking place as planned in October.

Organisers Worksop Harriers were forced to call off the original 25 October event when forecast winds exceeding 50mph prompted Clumber Park to close on safety grounds. With much of the course passing through the park, the decision left the volunteer organising team with little alternative but to postpone the race.

The club has moved quickly to identify 24 January as a provisional replacement date, providing welcome news for runners who had spent months preparing for the autumn event. All existing entries, including those previously deferred, will automatically transfer to the new date. Runners unable to attend can contact the organisers to discuss their options.

The rescheduled race is expected to retain its distinctive character, including the reversed course that had been planned for October 2026. Starting and finishing at Sparken Hill Academy, the Half Marathon takes runners through Worksop and into the attractive surroundings of Clumber Park and Sherwood Forest. The reversal was intended to create a fresh challenge for regular competitors, with new course records to be established.

The event also incorporates the Nottinghamshire County Half Marathon Championships, adding a competitive dimension to a race that has long been a favourite with local clubs and recreational runners.

For now, entries remain closed while the organisers finalise arrangements for January. Further entry opportunities and transfers are expected to be announced in due course.

Runners can follow developments and check the latest information through the runABC Race Hub.

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