Watersons Hale 10K

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.

Overview

Starting in the picture-book village of Hale, South Manchester, crossing the iconic railway crossing and taking centre stage through the main village high street. The race then heads out into the picturesque countryside of Ashley, weaving through the country lanes, past the much-loved Greyhound Public House, before entering the south gates of Ashley Hall and finishing in the hall's spectacular grounds.

It’s a fantastic course that benefits from a full road closure from start to finish and is a certified 10K. The opportunity to run through a traffic-free Hale village is not one to be missed, and judging by the lively, euphoric response this year, the next race is going to be a great occasion.

The Watersons Hale 10K is a memorable event with a fantastic atmosphere. Join a great day of running and celebrations with the first big 10K of the new year!

Description

It’s a fantastic fully closed road course with very little elevation gain. Starting on South Downs Road the race heads north west towards Bowdon Cricket & Hockey Club before turning right onto Marlborough Road, passing Altrincham Grammar and then turning right at the Bowdon traffic lights on Ashley Road.

The race then travels along Ashley Road, past the clock tower and over the railway heading straight down the road past all the shops and restaurants before heading out into the Ashley countryside. Just after 4km the route forks left down Castle Mill Lane, until a right turn down Back Lane just before 6km.

At the end of Back Lane the race turns right onto Tanyard Lane and left onto Castle Mill Lane again heading the opposite direction. This is where the lead runners will be visible to the main field of runners with the road split into 2. At the junction the route takes a left turn onto Cow Lane, following the road under the M56 and into Ashley village. At The Greyhound Pub the route goes right onto the Knutsford road, passing Ashley Station and then turning right into the South Gate of Ashley Hall.

The race then continues along the private lane all the way to Ashley Hall and the finish.

Event HQ

Ashley Hall
Ashley Road
Ashley
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 3QA
UK

Parking

Parking is 1km away from the 10K start.

Included

All finishers receive a stunning race medal with bespoke lanyard. There is water, banana’s & chocolate bars for all 10K finishers

Prizes

There is £1,500 in prize money, product prizes and a trophy to first man and first woman. Prizes are awarded to Open (1st, 2nd, 3rd), and winners of 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+ male & 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ female categories.

10K Team Prize (combined times of the 4 fastest members of your team): Britfest Weekend Camping Tickets for all members of the team.

Entry fees