Sun 16 Nov 2025 Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK

Run Alton Towers | Half Marathon

Take on a half marathon through the grounds of the UKs largest theme park, with chip timing on an undulating, two-lap course.

  • Sun 16 Nov 2025
Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent

Half Marathon

10:00

Age 17 & over

£50

  • 13.1 miles road running

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.

This event is part of Run Alton Towers.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Free venue entry
  • Newcomers
  • Teams

Location

  • Accommodation
  • Cafe
  • Free parking
  • Toilets

Route

  • 1 lap
  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • Marshals
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating

Sustainability

  • Public transport links

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • Race photo

Charity places

These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and provide your details.

All charity places
Children

Child Bereavement UK

Supporting bereaved children and families to help rebuild their lives.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£46

Fundraise
£100

Health and Medical

St John Ambulance

The nation's leading first aid charity, to teach everyone simple, life saving skills.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Fundraising incentives
  • Training plan
  • Pro training advice
  • Dedicated contact
  • Certificate
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£10

Fundraise
£250

Cancer

The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust

Offering support, advice and information to UK families affected by retinoblastoma.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£26

Fundraise
£250

All charity places

Entries

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • to 30/10/2025
  • Charity places
  • Enter online