Spooky Challenge Day 1

Running Events Devon

From Running Events Devon

5.0 · 1 review
Saturday 31st October 2026 Past event
07:30
Okehampton
£36.00 · 1 race
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

33 took part

Event summary

Join us for the Spooky Challenge Day 1 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, hosted by Running Events Devon in the picturesque town of Okehampton, Devon. This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all abilities to experience a unique 5.3k out-and-back course along a scenic route on an old disused train line. With our 'TUGG' system—Turn Up Get Going—you can arrive anytime between 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM, giving you the flexibility to complete as many laps as you can within the 7-hour timeframe. Whether you aim to finish just one lap or challenge yourself to complete multiple laps, every participant is celebrated as a finisher and will receive a commemorative medal.

Be sure to secure your spot early, as places are limited! Once we reach capacity, late entrants will still receive a bespoke medal from our selection on the day. If you're looking for local accommodations, we highly recommend the Fox & Hounds, offering comfortable lodging and delicious food. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled day of running or walking in a welcoming atmosphere—come see how far you can go at the Spooky Challenge!

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George Coxon Verified entrant

Took part in the 2026 edition · 1 week ago

First of what I hope to be regular runs with our local friendly informal organisers. Completed my 96th half marathon doing the smashing spooky challenge on the ‘there & back’ cycle way near lydford on the 31st October glorious morning super flexible starting times & superb autumnal setting with beautiful Dartmoor backdrop
Loved the selection of refreshments & choice of flapjacks etc. brilliant top quality medal too. Will include other runs as I approach my 100 half’s

Races

  • 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra, Challenge

    £36.00

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Event information

Organiser's description

Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us.                                 

At our new venue, the Spooky Challenge Day 1 event is being held on the Saturday 31st October 2026 
We are operating our 'TUGG' system as in Turn Up Get Going, you can turn up any time between 7:30 and 14:30 BUT you have to be finished by 15:30.
                            
Absolutely all abilities of runners / walkers can take part in our events as you have 7 hours to get to the finish of your final lap, each lap is 5.3k out and back, of our scenic route on an old disused train line.                        
Everyone is welcome whether you are planning to walk or run, whether you finish 1 lap, 4 laps or even 14 laps in the permitted time, we would class you as finisher and a winner, and you can collect your Medal for the event.                                 

Please come and have a try and see how far you can go.                                 

Places are strictly limited so please do not leave it too late to enter, if and when we reach capacity anyone entering after, will get a bespoke medal of their choice of the ones that we have with us on that day.

If looking for somewhere local to stay we can highly recommend the Fox & Hounds, they have rooms available as well as their bunk house and camping, the food is also highly recommended; check out their website here, foxandhoundshotel.com

Location

Station Road, Okehampton, EX20 4, United Kingdom

Running Events Devon

Running Events Devon

In 2020 Tim and Jenny set up Running Events Devon, we believe in being inclusive, we wish to encourage and enable all types of walkers and runners to achieve their own target. Tim started running in 2009 with the aim of completing London Marathon in 2010, well he managed that and just kept on running! In 2017 he completed his 100th marathon and 2019 saw him complete his 200th marathon. He is still running marathons to date, he uses the term running very loosley as it is more a walk run, but it doesn't matter about time it is about completing and getting to the target he wants to achieve! Jenny started helping at running events in 2009, she is well known for her encouragement to all runners of all abilities. She is not a runner herself but has learnt a lot through marshalling, helping and having both Tim and their son Ben running at lots of events.

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