We’ll set off from Ebrington Square, wind our way into the beautiful surroundings of St Columb’s Park, and loop back to where we started.
At 2.5km, it’s a distance that works for every size of monster: big legs, little legs, and everyone in between.
(The route will also be wheelchair accessible).
This is Halloween, after all – so dig out the witches’ hats, capes, fangs, tutus and face paint. Spot prizes will be handed out on the day, so bring your A-game (and your broomstick).
This is a fun run, not a race. Go at whatever pace suits your family, and enjoy a morning out in one of the city’s loveliest green spaces.
Crawlers go free! That’s our under-2s: babies and toddlers not yet on their feet take part for free, and prams and buggies are very welcome.
If 2.5km sounds like a long way for small legs, kids’ bikes, trikes and scooters are welcome too. Please bring a helmet.
Registration opens at 10.00am in Stitch & Weave, and we kick off at 10.30am – come along at 10.00am sharp to get checked in and warmed up – just look out for the Children in Crossfire volunteer team!
If your little one would rather come as themselves, that’s absolutely fine. Family-friendly from start to finish – a gentle, inclusive route designed with young children in mind.
We’d love you to book in advance so we can plan for the right number of monsters – and it means you can head straight to the start line without queuing. If you decide to come along on the morning, we’ll do our best to take entries at registration from 10.00am, but we can’t guarantee places.
Groups of 3 or more work out at just £5 per person.
Just add up how many of you are coming, then pick the tickets that fit.
For example;
Bigger groups = mix any group tickets that add up to your number.
Under-2s don’t count towards the group total; just add a free Under 2s ticket alongside.
Yes – our little crawlers go free! Babies and toddlers who aren’t on their feet yet take part completely free, but they do need a free Under 2s ticket so we know how many to expect.
Under-2s also need a paid adult booked alongside them – little ones can’t run solo!
Costumes are encouraged, not required! It’s Halloween, so dig out the witches’ hats, capes, fangs and face paint – and if your little one would rather come as themselves, that’s absolutely fine.
Not at all. This is a fun run, not a race – walk, jog or run at whatever pace suits your family. There’s no timing and no pressure, just a lovely 2.5km loop through St Columb’s Park.
The route is 2.5km, starting and finishing at Ebrington Square, taking in St Columb’s Park and back. The route follows park paths and is suitable for prams and buggies throughout.
Absolutely – prams and buggies are very welcome on the route.
Yes! If 2.5km sounds like a long way for small legs, kids’ bikes, trikes and scooters are welcome – please make sure your little one wears a helmet, and keep an eye on them, especially around the start and finish where it’s busiest.
Registration opens at 10.00am in Stitch & Weave, and we set off at 10.30am. Come along a little early so you have time to check in, find your spot and get warmed up.
Your costume (encouraged, not required), a helmet if your child is on a bike, trike or scooter, comfortable shoes, a warm layer, and your booking confirmation.
We go ahead rain or shine! This is Derry in October, so come prepared with a coat – costumes look even better with a bit of character.
Email us at aishling.cunningham@childrenincrossfire.org or call 02871269898.
Coming with a group? Book together!
Just add up how many of you are coming, then pick the tickets that fit – groups of 3 or more are £5 each.