Run Alton Towers 10k & Kids Race

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Join thousands of runners in the brand new Run Alton Towers 10k & Kids Race. 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.
Participants
10k, Kids Race, Spectator Ticket (Saturday Adult), and 3 more
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Calendar
Sat, 12 Nov 2022
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Alton, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK
Start times
Sat, 12 Nov 2022
10k:
10:00am |
Kids Race:
10:00am |
Spectator Ticket (Saturday Adult):
TBC |
Group of 6 Booking:
TBC |
Spectator Ticket (Saturday Child):
TBC |
10k + Event T-Shirt (£10):
TBC
Races summary
Here's what races are available for Run Alton Towers 10k & Kids Race
10k
Distance
10km
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2 Loops
£40.00
Kids Race
Distance
2km
£25.00
Spectator Ticket (Saturday Adult)
Distance
0km
£22.00
Group of 6 Booking
Distance
0km
£30.00
Route information
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.
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What's included
  • FREE Alton Towers Theme Park Access (RRP. £34)
  • Fully marked and marshalled route
  • Free Parking
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What's Included
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10k Finisher's Medal
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Bespoke Finisher's Medal
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How to get there
Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK
Get full directionsExternalLink
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 5:30pm.
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 5:30pm.
Event day logistics
10:00 Event starts
12:00 Event ends
Age Requirements
Entrants must be 15 and older to enter the 10k.
There is also a kids race available for the younger runners.
Race Packs
Your race pack must be collected on the day of the event. You will not receive anything in the post. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your race start time to allow enough time to warm up and collect your race pack.
Half Marathon & 5k
There is also a Half Marathon and 5k available on the sunday which can be booked hereExternalLink.
Kids Race
This race is open to kids of all ages and adults are more than welcome to join their child or let them run solo - this is an entirely personal preference!
Each participant will receive a medal and post-race goodies.
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Spectator Info
Spectator tickets will be 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 6pm on race day.
Please note that rides close at 6pm on Saturday, and 6.45pm on Sunday.
Please do not worry about giving accurate Estimated Finish Times or T-shirt sizes as those fields are only used for participants in the races.
FAQs
Will I receive my race pack in the post for the Run Alton Towers 10k & Kids Race event?
No, nothing will be sent to you in the post. All race packs must be collected on the day of the event.
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Where can I find my results from the Run Alton Towers 10k & Kids Race?
Results will be uploaded to RunThrough's website after the race.
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Is there a bag drop at Run Alton Towers 10k & Kids Race?
Yes, there will be a designated area for participants to leave their belongings while they complete the race. There will be staff managing this station to ensure all belongings are safe. This service is free of charge.
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How can I find my race photos from the Run Alton Towers 10k & Kids Race?
Race photos will be available on RunThrough's Facebook page after the event.
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Reviews
4.7
335 reviews
suzanne
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3.7
Did the race in 2022
This course is hilly in places and you do run around the car park for a fair amount of time
rob
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
Great atmosphere and great crowd. Course a bit tight in places by some of the rides and very undulating.Would definitely recommend anyone to run especially as you have chance to go on the rides after.
natalie
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3.7
Did the race in 2022
I did not receive the T-shirt I paid for. Not happy about that.
alice
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
Brilliant 10k race
katie
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3.7
Did the race in 2022
The medal giving and free items being given out was a mess at the end. It should have been in a bag either the sponsored free stuff.
lee
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4.7
Did the race in 2022
Overall it’s run really well, lots of people dotted about to give encouragement, chips worked really well. Overall, great
eimear
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4.7
Did the race in 2022
Really enjoyed the race, great atmosphere. Undulating course was interesting, car parks a bit boring but ok.
becky
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4.0
Did the race in 2022
I liked that you could pick your own wave at the time
natalie
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
Loved it. Only complaint is that I found out a woman with her kids just came for the rides to get a cheaper option. That means runners and their families found it busier than last year.
elizabeth
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4.3
Did the race in 2022
Very hilly! It was a tough run.
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Mark P
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Can i enter on the day
Julie Henson
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Can children join these events
Lauren Davis
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I think they have to be over 11 yrs for 5k and 15 yrs for a 10k
Ross Ferris
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What is the minimum age for the runners?
Madeleine Raynel
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Hey Ross. It's 11 years old for a 5k, 15 years old for a 10k
Holly Finney
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Hi is the park only open to runners on the days and what time does the park and rides close after the run?
Lyndsey Ford
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Yes, well runners and their supporting spectators(it closes to the public the week before)
Holly Finney
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Hi is the park only open to runners on the days and what time does the park and rides close after the run?
Andy Richardson
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There is a party of us some are doing Saturday some Sunday how much is a spectator pass for the day we aren’t running?
Sarah-Louise Baines
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What rides will be open on the day?
Sarah-Louise Baines
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What rides will be open on the day?
Matt Wood
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Hi Sarah, all rides will be open for the day
Gillian Ross
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Is the car park free on the day. Also, if you're running when can you go on the rides?
Matt Wood
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Hi the car park is operated by Alton Towers so will be at their rate of £6 a day, although you're more than welcome to park elsewhere and walk/get the train in :) And rides will be open throughout the day, so You'll be able to go on them after the race. katie from RunThrough
Chloe Williams
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Can I run with my daughter in a buggy?
Lucy Harfield
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Hi Chloe, you are welcome to run with your daughter in her buggy. We simply ask that you remain to the outer edges of the course to avoid any congestion or obstruction for other runners :)
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