🏞️ Halloween Spooky 5K – Glensheshkin Woods, Cork (5 km) 🏅
Get into the Halloween spirit with this 5 km night run through Glensheshkin Woods! A fun and slightly spooky forest trail, perfect for runners of all levels looking for a short, atmospheric evening run.
📅 Date: Friday, 30th October 2026
⏰ Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Glensheshkin Woods, Kilworth, Co. Cork
🎽 Event Overview:
Distance: 5 km
Short Course: 5 km
Climb: 100 metres
Difficulty: Moderate (Difficulty 6 – 200–500 m ascent, 6–10 km sections)
Terrain: Moderate
Race Marking: Route fully marked
GPS Allowed: No
🎟️ Entry Details:
Entry details are not available yet
Entries usually open a couple of weeks before race day
🎒 Mandatory Kit:
Level B – Standard Kit:
Waterproof jacket
Hat or buff
Gloves
Whistle
Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent
All runners must carry the above items. Final kit requirements will be confirmed on the day depending on conditions and advised at registration. Failure to carry the required kit may result in refusal of entry or disqualification. Random checks may occur.
📍 Route Description:
Forest trail by night—short, scenic, and atmospheric.
🚗 Getting There:
From Kilworth village square, follow yellow Avondhu way-markers and Ballyporeen sign (15 km). After 1 km, turn left into Glensheshkin Wood and walk over the bridge into the carpark. Carpooling is strongly advised—parking is very limited.
⏱️ Early Start:
No early start.
A spooky and fun night run through the woods—perfect for Halloween! 👻🌲🏃♀️