Event overview
In the realm of some of the most adrenaline-charged attractions in the land, take on an exhilarating challenge, choosing from three race distances, which navigate the paths and roads which lie within the finely manicured gardens of Alton Towers.
An event for the whole family, which enjoys chip timing, professional race organisation and free event photos, all runners receive free entry to the Theme Park to ensure a fun-packed day of adventure from start to finish.
Highlights
Fun for the whole family
With a variety of distances on offer including a kids race.
Free ride access for runners
Make a day of it, enjoying access to the famed attractions after your run.
Chip timed on roads and paths
Professionally organised event with chip timing.
Unique opportunity
A rare opportunity to run on the empty road and path network within the grounds.
Event photos
Charity places
Please select your distance to find a charity and join their team.
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Families
- Free venue entry
- Newcomers
- Teams
- Accommodation
- Cafe
- Free parking
- Toilets
Event HQ
Alton Towers
Farley Lane
Alton
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST10 4DB
UK
Alton Towers, the hugely popular theme park is the largest in the UK, Opening its doors to runner over an autumn weekend, take the opportunity to beat the crowds and enjoy running through the deserted pathways which link the many rides and attractions. Set in picturesque grounds, it's a wonderful setting in which to run, with the added bonus of free entry to the rides for the remainder of the day.
Getting there.
- Situated in the Staffordshire countryside between Liverpool, Sheffield and Birmingham, Alton Towers is easily accessible from the Midlands and the North West of England.
- By road, Alton Towers can be reached from both the M1 and the M6
- By rail, the nearest stations are Uttoxeter, Stoke on Trent and Derby.
Sustainability
- Public transport links