Spooky fun runners have raised £42,000 for Hope House children’s hospice.

The more than 1,600 entrants enjoyed the sold-out events at Chirk Castle, Telford Town Park, Penrhyn Castle, and Conwy RSPB.

These family-friendly evenings were a fancy-dress walk, run, or dance as darkness descended, with glow sticks, disco lights, and music lighting up the night.

With a loose Halloween and neon theme, the events inspired some creative costumes, including pumpkins, zombies, superheroes, and witches.

There was a loose Halloween and neon theme  (Image: Supplied)

Hospice fundraising team leader Andy Everley said: "Wow, what a sensational year for our Dark Run events.

"We are blown away with the level of support we enjoyed from our runners, sponsors, volunteers and kind businesses who help make them happen.

"The atmosphere at all the evenings was electric and everybody got into the spirit of things.

"We’d like to thank the families who attended to start each event for their bravery in sharing a few words as to how our hospices touch their lives and remind our fundraising runners why we are here – to help children with life-threatening conditions to live their best life."

Each event featured a group warm-up session hosted by a local fitness professional, and participants received a bespoke medal and goody bag at the finish line.