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Run Alton Towers

Date: 14-15 November 2026
Address: Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK
Category: Running events

Take on a running challenge with a difference at Run Alton Towers, taking place on 14-15 November 2026. Choose from a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon and experience the thrill of running through the iconic Alton Towers Resort.

About Run Alton Towers

Open to a range of abilities, each race starts and finishes inside the theme park and once you’ve crossed the finish line, you can enjoy free access to the rides included with your race entry. Make every mile count by taking on your challenge in support of the RAF Benevolent Fund. Sign up, join our team and help us continue supporting members of the RAF Family when they need us most.

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Information on the event

Run Alton Towers is a unique running event held at the iconic Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire. Runners can choose from a kids race, 5K, 10K or Half Marathon, with routes taking participants around the theme park. Suitable for a range of abilities, the event offers a fun and memorable way to take on a personal challenge while raising vital funds to support the RAF community.  

Run Alton Towers 5k – Saturday

Saturday 14th November, 2026
Reg Fee: £10
Fundraising Target: £100
Come and join us at the UK’s biggest Theme Park, Alton Towers for the 5k, 10k & Half Marathon event around the park. Starting and finishing within Alton Towers Theme Park, this is an event for the entire family. Open to all abilities, you can take on a chip-timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon to earn yourself a unique themed medal before enjoying the incredible rides at the park.
*FREE ride access after the race is included in your entry

Run Alton Towers 10k – Saturday

Saturday 14th November, 2026
Reg Fee: £20
Fundraising Target: £200
Come and join us at the UK’s biggest Theme Park, Alton Towers for the 5k, 10k & Half Marathon event around the park. Starting and finishing within Alton Towers Theme Park, this is an event for the entire family. Open to all abilities, you can take on a chip-timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon to earn yourself a unique themed medal before enjoying the incredible rides at the park.
*FREE ride access after the race is included in your entry

Run Alton Towers Kids Race – Saturday

Saturday 14th November, 2026
Reg Fee: £10
Fundraising Target: £100
Come and join us at Run Alton Towers Kids Race at the UK’s largest theme park. You are guaranteed a great day out with theme park entry and access to all the rides included in your entry! Each distance will be accurately marked out with KM flags and mile markers, and there will be plenty of helpers along the course to keep you on track and encourage you all the way to the finish line.
*FREE ride access after the race is included in your entry

Run Alton Towers 5k – Sunday

Sunday 15th November, 2026
Reg Fee: £10
Fundraising Target: £100
Come and join us at the UK’s biggest Theme Park, Alton Towers for the 5k, 10k & Half Marathon event around the park. Starting and finishing within Alton Towers Theme Park, this is an event for the entire family. Open to all abilities, you can take on a chip-timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon to earn yourself a unique themed medal before enjoying the incredible rides at the park.
*FREE ride access after the race is included in your entry

Run Alton Towers Half – Sunday

Sunday 15th November, 2026
Reg Fee: £30
Fundraising Target: £300
Come and join us at the UK’s biggest Theme Park, Alton Towers for the 5k, 10k & Half Marathon event around the park. Starting and finishing within Alton Towers Theme Park, this is an event for the entire family. Open to all abilities, you can take on a chip-timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon to earn yourself a unique themed medal before enjoying the incredible rides at the park.
*FREE ride access after the race is included in your entry
*Charity places come at a cost to us, so we ask all participants to make every effort to reach their target. Our team will support you every step of the way. With limited places available, we encourage early registration.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why your miles matter

Behind every number is a person. In 2024:

  • 64,876 members of the RAF Family were supported
  • £15.1 million was spent delivering welfare support
  • Nearly £2 million in unclaimed benefits uncovered for around 400 households
  • 91% of beneficiaries said we improved their quality of life
What your fundraising could achieve

Every pound raised helps us support serving RAF personnel, veterans and their families.

  • £100 could help provide emergency household support
  • £250 could contribute towards mobility equipment that restores independence
  • £500 could help fund vital counselling sessions

Because one day of service deserves a lifetime of support.

In return for your support
  • Dedicated regional fundraising support to help you reach your target
  • RAF Benevolent Fund running vest or t-shirt
  • Fundraising materials including collection tins, posters and more
  • A personalised post-event thank you
Already got a place?

You can still run with Team RAF Benevolent Fund.

Set up your fundraising page and raise what you can. There is no minimum target for own place runners, and we’ll support you all the way.

Create your fundraising page here.

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