Petzl Night Trails 10k - Salcey Forest

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  • Date Tue 24th March 2026
  • Time 18:50
  • Location Northampton, West Northamptonshire
  • Price £18.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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A group of runners, wearing headlamps and numbered bibs, participates in a nighttime race along a dark trail. The runner in the foreground wears a white hood and bib number 185. A "RACECHECK GOLD - 2019" badge is displayed on the right side of the image.

Petzl Night Trails 10k - Salcey Forest

Tue 24th March 2026

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating evening at the Petzl Night Trails 10k, taking place on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in the enchanting Salcey Forest, located in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. Organised by Big Bear Events, this exciting nighttime race invites participants to experience the thrill of running under the stars, guided only by the beam of their head torches.

Join fellow adventurers for a unique 10k trail run that promises to be the best Friday night of your life! Whether you're a seasoned runner or new to the trail, the Petzl Night Trails 10k offers a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while soaking in the beauty of Salcey Forest after dark. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience—mark your calendars and prepare for an adventure like no other!

Petzl Night Trails 10k - Salcey Forest

Tue 24th March 2026

A group of runners, wearing headlamps and numbered bibs, participates in a nighttime race along a dark trail. The runner in the foreground wears a white hood and bib number 185. A "RACECHECK GOLD - 2019" badge is displayed on the right side of the image. A collage of five runners, male and female, participating in an outdoor trail race. They wear race shirts, hydration vests, and smiles as they run through natural, wooded paths on a sunny day.

Organiser's Description

Salcey Forest in the dark with just your head torch to lead the way?

The best Friday night there is!

Races

  • (Canicross) Petzl Night Trails 10K - Salcey Forest - March 2026

    Tue 24th March 2026 (18:50)

    £18.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

  • Petzl Night Trails 10K - Salcey Forest - March 2026

    Tue 24th March 2026 (19:00)

    £18.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

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  • (Canicross) Petzl Night Trails 10K - Salcey Forest - March 2026

    Tue 24th March 2026 (18:50)

    £18.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

  • Petzl Night Trails 10K - Salcey Forest - March 2026

    Tue 24th March 2026 (19:00)

    £18.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

Course Details

Ground conditions will depend very much on the weather closer to the event. It is fundamentally on crushed stone however with tree detritus the ground can become a bit slippy and mucky. The route is fully marked and essentially a 2 lap course. Salcey Forest is fundamentally flat - but any sort of uphill on a 10k feels like a mountain!

How to Get There

It is 18 minutes from Northampton and 9 minutes from Junction 15 of the M1. The closest train station is Northampton

Parking

You do have to pay to park (we’ve negotiated a special offer of £3.50 for the evening! We’ll send emails out to entrants to make this happen). That said, be a hero and car share, save money and the world!

Location

Salcey Forest, NN7 2HX

who are petzl?

Petzl are the industry leader in high quality head torches. We’re very lucky to be hosting some of their “Night Runner” events. We’ve got 1 at Cannock Chase Forest and 2 at Salcey Forest this winter.

There is a reason the top ultra runners in the world use their head torches, when you need the trail lit up they are simply the best. When trail running at night you want to make sure youyr head torch wont let you down and your Petzl wont.

They’ll be at the event with their demo kit for you to try on before, during or after the event.

canicross

We had canicross at our series last year and it was a great success. We request that your dog be lit up (lights on it’s harness rather than wrapping the dog in Christmas lights!), you keep your leads short and be considerate of the other runners. We’ll start the canicross runners off a couple of minutes before the main field. Please read our general canicross rules here.

We’ll confirm the exact timings for this closer to the event but it is likely the canicross start time will be around 18:50.

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Salcey Forest, Northampton NN7 2HX, UK

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