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Run Alton Towers Half Marathon & 5k November 2026
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Run Alton Towers Half Marathon & 5k November 2026
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Join RunThrough in an event sure to have an unbelievable atmosphere. You and your friends can share in the challenge and reward of running a distance like this. Once you cross the finish, you can let your legs rest as you fly through the air on Alton Towers' famous rollercoasters.
Half Marathon, Adult Spectator, Child Spectator, and 2 more
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Sun, Nov 15, 2026
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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
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
Half Marathon: 10:00 AMAdult Spectator: 10:00 AMChild Spectator: 10:00 AM5k: 10:20 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Run Alton Towers Half Marathon & 5k November 2026
5k
5km
£44
Half Marathon
21km
£50
Adult Spectator
£30
Child Spectator
£21
5k
5km
£44
Half Marathon
21km
£50
Adult Spectator
£30
Child Spectator
£21
Route information
Run this unique course at Britain's largest theme park, with exclusive access to the rides once you've smashed your race. The route will take runners past rides, through the gardens, and along the boating lake. You will stick the paths and roads within the park
Both races start and finish in front of the stunning castle.
What's included
- Unique themed medal
- Free race photos
- Chip-timed results
- Post-race goodies
How to get there
Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK
Get full directionsBy 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.
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
Race Start Times
10:00 Half Marathon
10:20 5k start
13:00 Cut-off time
Age Requirements
You must be at least 17 years old on the day of the event to participate in the Half Marathon and 11 and older to enter the 5k.
Cut-Off Time
There is a strict cut-off time of 3 hours for the Half Marathon event. Please ensure you can complete the distance within this time frame before registering for this event.
Race Packs
Race Packs must be collected on the day of the event, before the start of your race, from registration. Please be aware that you will not receive anything in the post.
Baggage
We will have a secure marquee where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach it to your bag. To collect, show your number to our staff, and they will help you find your baggage.
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