EVENT ENTER COMPLETE SERIES 31st October 2026 (and 5 other dates)
Venue: Various Locations
Races Start: 11.00am
ACTI-SNACK
RUN FOREST RUN SERIES
We are pleased to announce the return of BORN 2 RUN EVENTS’ AWARD WINNING – ACTI-SNACK RUN FOREST RUN WINTER RACE SERIES. Runners will have the choice of two distances, 5K or 10K.
To make life simple you can enter all six races with one simple registration and we will do the rest. The first 400 runners who sign up to all six races will receive a Premium Goody Bag which can be collected on the day of the Minnowburn race at Registration.
Runners will be advised if they have qualified for a Goody Bag following on-line close.
As a thank you for signing up to all 6 races we will post your race bibs prior to the Minnowburn race, which will also be a saving for you with a one off postage fee of £5 (NI) and £6 (ROI). There will be 3 race bibs posted with the same number that can be reused throughout the series.
Please note that you will NOT receive a separate email confirming entry to each race, just this confirmation for entering all 6 races.
PLEASE NOTE ALL ENTRIES ARE POSTAL SO YOU NEED TO CHOOSE EITHER NI OR ROI POSTAL OPTION.
Your race bibs should arrive with you no later than Thursday 29th October-you will be issued with the same number for each race. Should you forget your race bib on event day we can reissue you a new bib however there will be a charge of £5.
If entering another runner/s please select correct quantity when adding postal option as race bibs will be sent to each participant separately.
There is a different bespoke medal for all finishers at each of the 6 races in the series.
Runners who complete 5 out of 6 races will receive a commemorative T-shirt (new design TBC). You will be asked for your t-shirt size on this registration form and T-shirts will be presented at the last race in Castlewellan.
Runners who complete all 6 races in the series will also be awarded a BONUS medal at the final race in Castlewellan.
EARLY BIRD RATE
£168 Adult -£126 Junior
Event Information
All you need to know
Entry Information
FAQs
Runners who complete 5 out of 6 races will receive a FREE commemorative Tshirt. New Design will be revealed soon.
If you complete all 6 races you will receive a bonus medal at the race Finale in Castlewellan on Saturday 27th February 2027.
Entry Fees
10K – COMPLETE SERIES (6 RACES): £168
5K– COMPLETE SERIES (6 RACES): £168
10K JUNIOR 15-17 YEARS COMPLETE SERIES: £126
5K JUNIOR 11-17 YEARS COMPLETE SERIES: £126
As a thank you for signing up to all 6 races we will post your race bibs prior to the Minnowburn race, which will also be a saving for you with a one off postage fee of £5 (NI) and £6 (ROI). There will be 3 race bibs posted with the same number that can be reused throughout the series.
Please note that you will NOT receive a separate email confirming entry to each race, just this confirmation for entering all 6 races.
PLEASE NOTE ALL ENTRIES ARE POSTAL SO YOU NEED TO CHOOSE EITHER NI OR ROI POSTAL OPTION.
Your race bibs should arrive with you no later than Thursday 29th October. Should you forget your race bib on event day we can reissue you a new bib however there will be a charge of £5.
The first 400 entries will receive a Premium Goody bag which you can pick up at the Minnowburn race on October 31st
If you are entering two participants please note postage will be charged on both as race packs are sent out individually.
PLEASE NOTE ENTHUSE REGISTRATION PROCESSING FEES APPLY IN ADDITION TO ABOVE AND ARE CLEARLY DISPLAYED AT POINT OF REGISTRATION.
What are the start times for each race?11.00am (The 5K will start shortly after the 10K race). With the exception of Minnowburn when the 5K starts at 10.15 and the 10K at 11.15.
Please visit each individual Race page on our website for full event information specific to the venue.
What are all the race dates?
Minnowburn (Mary Peters Track, Belfast): Saturday 31st October
Gosford Forest Park (Markethill): Saturday 21st November
Tollymore Forest Park (Newcastle): Saturday 12th December
Loughgall Country Park: Saturday 9th January
Antrim Castle Gardens: Saturday 6th February
Castlewellan Forest Park: Saturday 27th February
Can I register for the event on the day?
No, the Winter Series is online entry only. There will be a limited Registration service on Race Day and will be for the collection of merchandise purchased online and any race queries. Registration will be located outside in a gazebo close to the start/finish line and will be clearly signposted on race day.
When will I receive my registration confirmation?
Confirmation of your Complete Series Entry will be sent to you automatically via email from Enthuse Events after your payment is made. Please note that you will NOT receive a separate email confirming entry to each race, you will receive one email ONLY. We will then add your entry manually and post to you prior to each race. If you do not receive your race pack by the Wednesday of race week please advise us at: info@born2runevents.com.
A Final Race Day Information email will also be sent on the Thursday prior to each Race Day.
If I can’t run can I get a refund or defer my race entry?
By entering the race you will be bound by the event disclaimer which you agreed to at time of registration. Refunds are not available once entry has been completed. Runners are permitted to transfer entry to a family member/friend if they email Born 2 Run Events with the details prior to the on-line entry closing date. (Transfer of entry to another event is not available). Full Terms & Conditions are available to view at time of entry on the Enthuse Events Registration website.