Sun 16 Nov 2025 Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK

Run Alton Towers | Half Marathon

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.

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  • Sun 16 Nov 2025
Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent
Half Marathon

10:00

Age 17 & over

£55

  • 13.1 miles road running + 309 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.

This event is part of Run Alton Towers.

Event community

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Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Free venue entry
  • Newcomers
  • Teams

Location

  • Accommodation
  • Cafe
  • Free parking
  • Toilets

Route

  • 2 laps
  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • Marshals
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating
  • GPX available

Sustainability

  • Public transport links

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • Race photo

Do it for charity

Looking to do this event for charity? Charity entry options are explained on the Run Alton Towers Half Marathon charity places for 2025 page.

Children

Child Bereavement UK

Supporting bereaved children and families to help rebuild their lives.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
Charity place

Get a place from the charity.

Sign up
£46

Fundraise
£100

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
Charity place

Get a place from the charity.

Sign up
£26

Fundraise
£250

Rescue

North West Air Ambulance

Flying to save lives.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
Charity place

Get a place from the charity.

Sign up
£46

Fundraise
Any amount

Entries

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • to 30/10/2025
  • Charity places
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