Run Alton Towers

Get ready to Run Alton Towers in support of Birmingham Hospice!

This run like no other takes place around the biggest theme park in the Midlands – and Birmingham Hospice have limited charity places available.

You can take on either a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon as part of Team Brum’s Hospice and make a difference to local people living with a life-limiting illness.

Run for Birmingham Hospice with one of our charity places and pledge to hit minimum sponsorship in return for free ride access after the race!

Your Run Alton Towers entry includes the following:

Unique themed medal
Chip timed results
Free official race photographs
Post race goodies
Dedicated fundraising support from our Events Team
A Birmingham Hospice running vest
Free entry to rides – to be used on day of race only!

Signed up already or looking to run with your own place? Simply let us know and set your own sponsorship target. Pledge to raise £50 and you’ll receive a Birmingham Hospice running vest in return.

Upon signing up, we will be notified of your registration. You will receive everything you need to know in the run-up to your event day, alongside some handy training tips and fundraising advice. At any time, you can contact the Events Team on events@birminghamhospice.org.uk or call 0121 809 1852.

Event FAQs

When does the race start?

Saturday 15 November, 10am for the 10K

Sunday 16 November, 10am for the 5K and Half Marathon – please note there is a cut-off time of 1pm for the Half Marathon distance.

Who can take part in this event?

We welcome anyone to run for Team Brum’s Hospice on their chosen date.

The organisers do highlight the following for each distance:

Minimum age for the 5K is 11 years old
Minimum age for the 10K is 15 years old
Minimum age for the Half Marathon is 17 years old

What is the 5K course route?

An undulating 5k loop within the iconic Alton Towers resort. Starting and finishing outside the Towers, the route begins with a loop of the Dark Forest, which includes the rides TH13TEEN and Rita. The route then passes in front of the Towers towards the Smiler, before going past the lake into CBeebies Land, where you’ll meet characters like the Teletubbies! You’ll then pass Mutiny Bay (and some angry pirates) and through Katanga Canyon, before making your way down to Nemesis Reborn. You’ll then head out of the resort by Galactica for a small loop in the car park areas, before returning through the same gate and into the creepy Haunted Hollow. A final loop around the Dark Forest brings you back to the Towers for the finish. Now time to enjoy all the rides!

What is the 10K course route?

An undulating 10k loop within the iconic Alton Towers resort. Starting and finishing outside the Towers, the route begins with a loop of the Dark Forest, which includes the rides TH13TEEN and Rita. The route then passes in front of the Towers and into X-Sector around Oblivion and the Smiler, before going past the lake into CBeebies Land, where you’ll meet characters like the Teletubbies! You’ll then pass Mutiny Bay (and some angry pirates) and through Katanga Canyon, before making your way down to Nemesis Reborn. You’ll then leave the resort for a section around the car parks and internal road network, before turning back into the resort at Galactica, and into the creepy Haunted Hollow. A final loop around the Dark Forest brings you back to the Towers for the finish. Now time to enjoy all the rides!

What is the Half Marathon course route?

An undulating 2-lap course within the iconic Alton Towers resort. Starting and finishing outside the Towers, the route begins with a loop of the Dark Forest, which includes the rides TH13TEEN and Rita. The route then passes in front of the Towers and into X-Sector around Oblivion and the Smiler, before going past the lake into CBeebies Land, where you’ll meet characters like the Teletubbies! You’ll then pass Mutiny Bay (and some angry pirates) and through Katanga Canyon, before making your way down to Nemesis Reborn. You’ll then leave the resort for a section around the car parks and internal road network, before turning back into the resort at Galactica, and into the creepy Haunted Hollow. A final loop around the Dark Forest brings you back to the Towers for the 2nd lap. One more of the same before the finish, now time to enjoy all the rides!

Is there a fundraising target?

All our charity place runners will have pledged to raise a minimum sponsorship target dependent on the distance:

5K – pledge to raise £100*

10K – pledge to raise £150*

Half Marathon – pledge to raise £250*

Please note as your race entry includes free ride entry on the day of your race, your fundraising target* needs to be reached by Sunday 26 October 2025 to be able to take part in the race.

For our own place runners in any distances, you do not have a set fundraising target. Just remember, every single penny you raise will make an incredible difference to Birmingham Hospice. Pledge to raise £50 in return for a Birmingham Hospice running vest to wear on the day!

Who are RunThrough?

Since 2013, RunThrough has become a national running community and organises multiple large-scale running events, across the country throughout the year.

When signing up with a charity place, you will be re-directed to Run Through’s site/registration form page to complete the sign up process by entering all your details. Once you’ve signed up we’ll receive a notification and will be in touch to welcome you to Team Brum’s Hospice and support you in the build up to your run.

Further questions and more information

For more FAQs around the event itself, please simply reach out to the Birmingham Hospice Events Team for more information or if you have any questions – we’re here to help on events@birminghamhospice.org.uk / 0121 809 1852