Watersons Hale 10K and Ashley Hall 3K
Sun 14 Feb 2027 Altrincham, Cheshire

Watersons Hale 10K and Ashley Hall 3K

Race a fast, fully closed-road 10km through vibrant villages and scenic country lanes, finishing in stunning grounds, with a buzzing atmosphere and a junior race to inspire young runners.

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2 races

  • Sun 14 Feb 2027
  • #1 of 2
Ashley Hall, Altrincham

10K

10:15

Age 15 & over

£30-£32

  • 10 km road running + 57 m ascent
  • Sun 14 Feb 2027
  • #2 of 2
Ashley Hall, Altrincham

3K

09:00

Age 5 & over

£12

  • 3 km trail running + 47 m ascent

Event overview

The Watersons Hale 10K sees 2,000 runners take to the closed roads of Hale, Bowdon and Ashley for this much-anticipated edition of the race after selling out in advance for the last 2 years.

The certified 10km course is superb, starting in Hale and leading through the centre of the thriving village before heading out to Ashley, along the picturesque country lanes, and finishing in the grounds of the magnificent Ashley Hall.

There is also the Ashley 3K race too in the grounds of Ashley Hall for the younger runners who want to experience a fun but professional race fully closed off to traffic, just over an hour before the 10K.

Highlights

  • Closed-road 10K race through Hale, Bowdon and Ashley
  • A traffic-free race-day atmosphere 
  • Scenic, certified course
  • Start in Hale village and finish at Ashley Hall 
  • Head out on countryside lanes
  • Mass participation event with up to 2,000 runners
  • A strong history of selling out
  • 3K race at Ashley Hall, ideal for younger runners
  • Facilities and post-race atmosphere 
  • Chip-timing, medals, water stations, on-course support 

Event community

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families

Family-friendly

In addition to the 3K race itself, there are food vendors, Ice creams, fairground rides and face painting all hosted by Darren Proctor and Spence McDonald of Happy Radio.

  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Paid parking

Event HQ

Ashley Hall
Ashley Road
Ashley
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 3QA
UK

Parking

Parking is 1km away from the 10K start.

Races at event

  • Sun 14 Feb 2027
  • #1 of 2
Ashley Hall, Altrincham
10K

10:15

Age 15 & over

£30-£32

  • 10 km road running + 57 m ascent
  • Sun 14 Feb 2027
  • #2 of 2
Ashley Hall, Altrincham
3K

09:00

Age 5 & over

£12

  • 3 km trail running + 47 m ascent
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