- Sat 15 Nov 2025
10K
10:00
Age 15 & over
£50
- 10 km road running + 140 m ascent
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 photos
Charity places
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and provide your details.
Cancer
Prostate Cancer Research
Transforming Research. Transforming Lives.
- T-shirt
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training plan
- Pro training advice
- Online training zone
- Dedicated contact
Sign up
£10.40
Fundraise
£150
Cancer
Brainstrust
Helping the brain tumour community to feel less alone and more in control.
- Technical t-shirt
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
- Certificate
- Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
Sign up
£20
Fundraise
£150
Cancer
The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust
Offering support, advice and information to UK families affected by retinoblastoma.
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training guide
- Dedicated contact
Sign up
£20
Fundraise
£200
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Children
Dreams Come True
Making dreams come true to bring joy to seriously ill children.
- T-shirt
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
- Certificate
Sign up
£20
Fundraise
£200
Children
Child Bereavement UK
Supporting bereaved children and families to help rebuild their lives.
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
Sign up
£44
Fundraise
£100
Cancer
Target Ovarian Cancer
Raise awareness, fund research and save lives.
- T-shirt
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
Sign up
£15
Fundraise
£100
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Families
- Free venue entry
- Newcomers
- Teams
- Accommodation
- Cafe
- Free parking
- Toilets
Event HQ
Alton Towers
Farley Lane
Alton
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST10 4DB
UK
Alton Towers, the hugely popular theme park is the largest in the UK, Opening its doors to runner over an autumn weekend, take the opportunity to beat the crowds and enjoy running through the deserted pathways which link the many rides and attractions. Set in picturesque grounds, it's a wonderful setting in which to run, with the added bonus of free entry to the rides for the remainder of the day.
Getting there.
- Situated in the Staffordshire countryside between Liverpool, Sheffield and Birmingham, Alton Towers is easily accessible from the Midlands and the North West of England.
- By road, Alton Towers can be reached from both the M1 and the M6
- By rail, the nearest stations are Uttoxeter, Stoke on Trent and Derby.
Route
- 1 lap
- Distance markers
- Marshals
- Traffic free
- Undulating
Sustainability
- Public transport links
What's included
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Medal
- Race photo