Ashley Hall 3K
Flat, traffic-free and full of energy, this inclusive 3K loops scenic estate grounds, giving runners of all ages and abilities a fun, professional race-day experience.
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Enter now- Sun 14 Feb 2027
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
This event is part of Watersons Hale 10K and Ashley Hall 3K.
Event photos
- 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.
- Flat
- Traffic free
Overview
The Ashley Hall 3K race is a fantastic flat course that is traffic free and extends round the grounds of the hall with half along fields and half on their private lane. Starting and finishing from the impressive 10K finish line, alongside the stunning Hall that is the perfect backdrop to the race.
- 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.
- Cash prizes
- Chip timing
- Drinks
- Medal
- Snacks
Prizes
There’s also the stunning Ashley Hall 3K trophies for each of the male and female race winners, and trophies and some cash prizes for the following age categories:
- Overall Boy & Girl Winners (U17): £50 each
- Under 14: £25 each
- Under 12: £20 each
- Under 10: £15 each
- Under 8: £10 each
- Age 5 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
It’s a fantastic race that mixes all ages and abilities (minimum age 5, U8’s must run with a parent or responsible guardian who are also entered), giving each runner a professional race experience that is first and foremost a lot of fun, with timing chip race bib and an impressive bespoke medal waiting to be received when crossing the finish line.
Entry fees
Entry fee
£12.00
Other races at event
- Sun 14 Feb 2027
- #1 of 2
10:15
Age 15 & over
£30-£32
- 10 km road running + 57 m ascent