Wigan's Fright Night 10k races from Hallowe'ens past

By Gaynor Clarke

Published 29th Oct 2026, 15:45 GMT

Scary goings-on would probably have made competitors run even faster as they took part in Hallowe’en-themed events at Haigh Woodland Park.

Wigan Council and Fylde Coast Runners held a Fright Night 10k run at the park in 2021 and 2022.

Huge congratulations on the brilliant costumes!

Runners donned headtorches and costumes Photo: Neil Cross

Fantastic flamingos Photo: Neil Cross

Feeling spooky Photo: Neil Cross

Brilliant costumes from Lisa Williams, Steve Merton and Kath Merton Photo: Michelle Adamson

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