PHOENIX Cambridgeshire Halloween Run

Get ready for a spook-tacular evening of running at the PHOENIX Cambridgeshire Halloween Run on Saturday, October 31, 2026! Organised by Phoenix Running Cambridgeshire, this unique event will take place at Riverside Park in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, where the thrill of the night awaits. Experience the eerie beauty of Regatta Meadow and the River Great Ouse as you navigate a flat and fast 5.3km out-and-back course. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities, offering flexible race distances ranging from 5km to ultra-marathon. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a casual jogger, you can complete as many laps as you like within a thrilling 6-hour time limit. With a unique 'rock up and run' start window from 16:00 to 17:00, there's no need to rush or worry about being late. All you need is a head torch or chest light to illuminate your path as you embrace the Halloween spirit. Plus, every participant will receive a fabulous bespoke finishers' medal, making this an event you won't want to miss. Don't wait—secure your spot today for a hauntingly good time!

When darkness falls over Riverside Park, and the mist creeps across Regatta Meadow Something awakens. This Halloween marks our first ever evening run. A course where shadows move, and not everything is what it seems. Will you face the night? Only for the brave. Join us in Riverside Park St Neots on Saturday 31st October between 16:00 and 22:00. As it will be dark during this event, head torches or chest lights will be compulsory. If you do not bring a light, I'm afraid you will not be able to take part. This is one of our timed events where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, out and back course around Regatta Meadow, Riverside Park and the River Great Ouse in St Neots.  We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 6 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. We also operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times within a 1 hour start window, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. Not sure how far you wish to run?  Well the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance - simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. Start anytime between 16:00 and 17:00 (registration open from 15:30). Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 6 hours. Footpaths and grass. The overall course has minimal elevation gain / loss making this a relatively flat and fast route. Please note, as per UK Athletics rules, distance restrictions apply to participants ages 20 or under, for more information please read our full terms & conditions available here - https://www.phoenixrunning.co.uk/tandc We provide a physical running service and by entering our events you are purchasing an actual run, either by attending our events or by running the event virtually yourself. All participants in our events, both attended and virtual, will receive a free giveaway medal / memento from your run.