The Watersons HALE 10K & Ashley Hall 3K
The Watersons HALE 10K takes place on Sunday 14th February 2027 with 2,000 runners taking to the closed roads of Hale, Bowdon and Ashley. The certified 10km course is superb, starting in Hale and leading through the center of the thriving village before heading out to Ashley, along the picturesque country lanes, and finishing in the grounds of the magnificent Ashley Hall.
There is also the ASHLEY 3K race too in the grounds of Ashley Hall for the younger runners or those who prefer a shorter distance, just over an hour before the 10K. This race is fully closed off to traffic.
Key Information
- Date: Sunday 14th February 2027
- 10K Start Time: 10:15am on South Downs Road, Hale, WA14 3HR
- 3K Start Time: 9:00am at Ashley Hall, Ashley Road, Ashley, WA14 3QA
- Road Closures: From 9:45am, reopening sectors as soon as possible.
- Parking: Available at Ashley Hall (£5 on the day, £3 in advance). Approx. 1km from 10K start.
- Charity Partner: The Toy Appeal. Proceeds support children aged 0-17 living in poverty.
Courses
- 10K Certified Course: Through Hale, Ashley and country lanes.
- 3K Course: In the grounds of Ashley Hall, closed to traffic.