Run Alton Towers 5k, 10k & Half Marathon
Booked 2 times in the last week
Event summary
Join thousands of runners in the brand new Run Alton Towers 5k, 10k & Half Marathon. Perfect for running fanatics and beginners alike, everyone can enjoy exclusive access to the UK’s largest theme park. Come for a great day out, unique medal, and soar around some rollercoasters.
Your organiser
RunThrough is one of the UK’s premier running event organisers. Their events are widely regarded as inclusive and friendly, with the RunThrough community being at the heart of everything they do. Runners can enter a huge variety of distances from 5k’s all the way up to the mighty marathon. If you’re new to running and looking to book onto your first event, then these events are the ones for you.
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How to enter
Tickets available until Thu Nov 11 2021
What's included:
- FREE Alton Towers Theme Park Access (RRP £34)
- Unique themed medal
- Free official race photos
- Chip timed results
- Post race water and goodies
- Free Parking
- Fully marked and marshalled route
Half Marathon
Run 13.1mi
10k
Run 10km
5k
Run 5km
Booked 2 times in the last week
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find my results from the Run Alton Towers 5k, 10k & Half Marathon?
Results will be uploaded to RunThrough's website after the race.… read moreHow can I find my race photos from the Run Alton Towers 5k, 10k & Half Marathon?
Race photos will be available on RunThrough's Facebook page after the event.… read moreIs there a cut-off time for the Half Marathon at the Run Alton Towers 5k, 10k & Half Marathon?
Yes, there is a strict 3 hour cut-off time for the Half Marathon. Please make sure you can complete the distance in this time frame.… read moreYou may also like
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Route description
Route description
Run this unique course at Britain's largest theme park, with exclusive access to the rides once you've smashed your race.
Runners will be taken past rides on the route, through the gardens, and along the boating lake.
Schedule
Saturday
09:30 10k Start
10:00 5k Start
13:00 Event ends
Sunday
09:00 Half Marathon Start
12:00 Cut off Time
Cut-Off Time
There is a strict cut-off time for the Half Marathon event. Please ensure you can complete the distance within this time frame.
*More information will be available closer to the event date.
Spectator tickets are available for purchase, which give friends and family access to the park to support their runners, as well as full use of the park rides from 12pm to 5pm on race day.
Please visit https://www.runthrough.co.uk/event/run-alton-towers-half-marathon-2021/ for more information on spectator tickets.
Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK
Get directionsParking
There is free parking at the event site.
By Car
Alton Towers Resort is located between the M1 and the M6 and is well signposted from both motorways. Depending on your direction, the nearest motorway exits are:
- M1 Northbound – Junction 23a
- M1 Southbound – Junction 28
- M6 Northbound – Junction 15
- M6 Southbound – Junction 16
Some Sat Nav systems may take you down a local farm track (especially if you’re coming from the B5417). Please follow the road signs for the last few miles.
*Please be aware that the B5417 is closed until 8th May, guests arriving to the Resort from the Ashbourne direction should follow diversion signs.
By Train
Visit thetrainline.com to search for train times and prices.
Uttoxeter Station is the nearest train station to Alton Towers, just 10 miles from the resort, and is just a 20 minute drive away from the resort or 30 minutes by bus.
Stoke on Trent Rail Station is 15 miles from Alton Towers Resort. A local taxi would take around 25 minutes to the resort.
Derby Train Station is around 25 miles from Alton Towers. From there you will need to order a taxi or a car service to arrive at the resort in around 50 minutes to one hour.
By Bus
The X41 is a daily bus service from Stafford & Uttoxeter to Alton Towers Resort.
Departing Stafford railway station at 9.30am each day, the bus route includes Weston and Uttoxeter on the way to Alton Towers Resort. The X41 departs Alton Towers at 17.30.
The 32X is a Monday - Saturday bus service from Stoke Railway Station to Alton Towers Resort.
Departing Stoke railway station at 8.55am each day, the bus route includes Hanley, Werrington & Cheadle on the way to Alton Towers Resort. The 32X departs Alton Towers at 17.30.
Half Marathon
10k
5k
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.
Route description
Route description
Run this unique course at Britain's largest theme park, with exclusive access to the rides once you've smashed your race.
Runners will be taken past rides on the route, through the gardens, and along the boating lake.
Schedule
Saturday
09:30 10k Start
10:00 5k Start
13:00 Event ends
Sunday
09:00 Half Marathon Start
12:00 Cut off Time
Cut-Off Time
There is a strict cut-off time for the Half Marathon event. Please ensure you can complete the distance within this time frame.
*More information will be available closer to the event date.
Spectator tickets are available for purchase, which give friends and family access to the park to support their runners, as well as full use of the park rides from 12pm to 5pm on race day.
Please visit https://www.runthrough.co.uk/event/run-alton-towers-half-marathon-2021/ for more information on spectator tickets.
Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK
Get directionsParking
There is free parking at the event site.
By Car
Alton Towers Resort is located between the M1 and the M6 and is well signposted from both motorways. Depending on your direction, the nearest motorway exits are:
- M1 Northbound – Junction 23a
- M1 Southbound – Junction 28
- M6 Northbound – Junction 15
- M6 Southbound – Junction 16
Some Sat Nav systems may take you down a local farm track (especially if you’re coming from the B5417). Please follow the road signs for the last few miles.
*Please be aware that the B5417 is closed until 8th May, guests arriving to the Resort from the Ashbourne direction should follow diversion signs.
By Train
Visit thetrainline.com to search for train times and prices.
Uttoxeter Station is the nearest train station to Alton Towers, just 10 miles from the resort, and is just a 20 minute drive away from the resort or 30 minutes by bus.
Stoke on Trent Rail Station is 15 miles from Alton Towers Resort. A local taxi would take around 25 minutes to the resort.
Derby Train Station is around 25 miles from Alton Towers. From there you will need to order a taxi or a car service to arrive at the resort in around 50 minutes to one hour.
By Bus
The X41 is a daily bus service from Stafford & Uttoxeter to Alton Towers Resort.
Departing Stafford railway station at 9.30am each day, the bus route includes Weston and Uttoxeter on the way to Alton Towers Resort. The X41 departs Alton Towers at 17.30.
The 32X is a Monday - Saturday bus service from Stoke Railway Station to Alton Towers Resort.
Departing Stoke railway station at 8.55am each day, the bus route includes Hanley, Werrington & Cheadle on the way to Alton Towers Resort. The 32X departs Alton Towers at 17.30.
Half Marathon
10k
5k
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.