Alderley Park Trail 5 Mile 2026
The Alderley Park Trail is a running event located within the grounds of Alderley Park. The race takes place on a 5 mile course consisting of two laps through 400 acres of historic parkland. The route passes through various scenic areas including a rare arboretum, a working farm, lakes, and a water garden. The event follows a trail path through the countryside terrain. It is licensed by The Trail Runners Association and managed by Run North West. The race headquarters is located at the Glasshouse within Alderley Park, Nether Alderley.
Participants receive several items and services as part of their entry:
- 5 mile trail race
- Technical finisher t-shirt
- Chip timing for results
- Advanced or on-day race number collection
The competition includes prizes for the top three male and female finishers based on gun times. Additionally, veteran prizes are awarded based on chip times for the first-place finishers in five-year age increments from V35 to V85+, as well as the first Under-20 finishers. A portion of each entry fee is donated to a charity chosen by Alderley Park. Participants must be at least 16 years old to enter.
Event Details
Alderley Park Trail 5 Mile | Tuesday 21st July 2026 | 7:15pm start
Race HQ: Glasshouse, Alderley Park, Congleton Road. SK10 4TG.
Run North West are delighted to bring you the Alderley Park Trail 5 Mile! The race is a 2-lap course over approximately 5 miles within the hidden grounds of Alderley Park, taking in the impressive lake, the working farm and the beauty of the grounds. Whether you’re training for a new challenge or looking for a sociable jog in the fresh countryside air, join us and enjoy a trail race through the hidden grounds of Alderley Park.
The race is licensed by The Trail Runners Association.
Numbers will be available for advanced collection from our Wilmslow Store (SK9 5EB) in the 2 weeks leading up to the race, and also available to collect on the evening at Race HQ. On the day instructions will be emailed to you in the 2 weeks leading up to the event and posted on the event page on our website.
ENTRY FEES - INCLUDES A TECHNICAL FINISHER T SHIRT
- Non Club Runner - £20.00
- UKA Club Runner - £18.00
STORE DISCOUNT
All runners can enjoy 15% discount at Run North West on full priced items, with club runners receiving a permanent 15% discount. Simply show your confirmation email to a member of our team in store to claim your discount or use RNW15 on our website.
CHARITY
A contribution from each entry goes directly to Alderley Park's chosen charity.
PRIZES
Presentations will take place straight after the race for top 3 male and female finishers based on gun times. Vet prizes will be sent out in the post and based on chip times. All prizes are equal for male and females, they will be awarded to the top 3 finishers as well as the first Vet in all age groups from V35 to V85+ in 5 year increments plus the first U20 (one prize per individual, male and female).