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.

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

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 2025 page.

Children

Royal Society for Blind Children

Helping blind children and young people live their lives without limits.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£250

Rescue

North West Air Ambulance

Flying to save lives.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£46

Fundraise
Any amount

Quick book Heart

HEART UK

The only charity in the UK to support people with high cholesterol.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£40

Fundraise
£350

How to enter

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity entries closed
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
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  • Sun 15 Nov 2026
  • #1 of 4
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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

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All ages

£28

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