Sat 14 - Sun 15 Nov 2026 Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK

Run Alton Towers

The return of Run Alton Towers at the UK’s largest theme park! Run through the picturesque gardens of the UK's largest theme park with a superb themed medal for all runners.

4 races

  • Sun 15 Nov 2026
  • #1 of 4
Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent

5K

10:20

Age 11 & over

£44

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026
  • #2 of 4
Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent

10K

10:00

Age 15 & over

£45

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026
  • #3 of 4
Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent

Half Marathon

10:00

Age 17 & over

£50

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026
  • #4 of 4
Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent

Kids Race

11:30

All ages

£28

  • 1.3 km road running

Event overview

In the realm of some of the most adrenaline-charged attractions in the land, take on an exhilarating challenge, choosing from three race distances, which navigate the paths and roads which lie within the finely manicured gardens of Alton Towers.

An event for the whole family, which enjoys chip timing, professional race organisation and free event photos, all runners receive free entry to the Theme Park to ensure a fun-packed day of adventure from start to finish. 

Highlights

  • Fun for the whole family

    With a variety of distances on offer including a kids race.

  • Free ride access for runners

    Make a day of it, enjoying access to the famed attractions after your run.

  • Chip timed on roads and paths

    Professionally organised event with chip timing. 

  • Unique opportunity 

    A rare opportunity to run on the empty road and path network within the grounds.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Free venue entry
  • Teams

Location

  • Accommodation
  • Cafe
  • Free parking
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets

Sustainability

  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

Races at event

  • Sun 15 Nov 2026
  • #1 of 4
Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent
5K

10:20

Age 11 & over

£44

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026
  • #2 of 4
Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent
10K

10:00

Age 15 & over

£45

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026
  • #3 of 4
Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent
Half Marathon

10:00

Age 17 & over

£50

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026
  • #4 of 4
Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent
Kids Race

11:30

All ages

£28

  • 1.3 km road running

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