Sun 15 Nov 2026 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 15 Nov 2026
Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent
Half Marathon

10:00

Age 17 & over

£50

  • 13.1 miles 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.

This event is part of Run Alton Towers.

Event community

Event details

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

Route

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

Location

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

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • Race photo

Sustainability

  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

Do it for charity

Looking to do this event for charity? Do it for one of the charities below or see the full list of charities on the Run Alton Towers Half Marathon charity places for 2026 page.

Cancer

Brainstrust

Helping the brain tumour community to feel less alone and more in control.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Certificate
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£200

How to enter

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
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  • Sun 15 Nov
  • #1 of 4
Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent
5K

10:20

Age 11 & over

£44

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

10:00

Age 15 & over

£45

  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 14 Nov
  • #4 of 4
Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent
Kids Race

11:30

All ages

£28

  • 1.3 km road running

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