Alderley Park Trail - race day booklet
Run North West
ALDERLEY PARK TRAIL 5 MILE
TUESDAY 21st JULY 2026 7:15 PM
SK10 4TG
IMPORTANT RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Alderley Park Trail 2026!
This race sold out in record time, we feel very privileged to be able to host this event at Alderley Park, starting at the impressive glasshouse building. This race is a 2 lap course of 5 miles within the hidden grounds of Alderley Park.
This race information email includes everything you need to know about the start, finish, number collection, parking and much more. We aim to have provided you with all the information you need for race day below. If you have any further questions please follow this link to check our event FAQ's.
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START & FINISH INFORMATION
RACE HQ OPENS: 5:30PM
START TIME: 7:15 PM
EVENT POSTCODE: SK10 4TG
RACE HQ: Glasshouse, Alderley Park, SK10 4TG.
TRAVEL AND PARKING:
Please be aware that Melrose Way (A34) can become congested, especially during peak times, please plan ahead to avoid delays reach Race HQ.
PARKING FACILITIES
Please use the Glasshouse Car park at Alderley Park, this is accessible via the north and south entrances.
BIKE
There are bike storage areas at the Glasshouse
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The closest train station (on foot) to Race HQ is Alderley Edge (2.4 Miles).
Please carshare where possible to help the planet and ease congestion on race day.
NUMBER COLLECTION
Race numbers will be available for advance collection from our Run North West Wilmslow Store with free parking (1 Kings Close, Wilmslow, SK9 5EB) or can be picked up on the evening of the event at Race HQ from 5:30 PM. You can also pick up family, friends and running club numbers in advance, just make sure you have their date of birth to hand. Please note - we do not post numbers out to help reduce the significant amount of waste this creates and do our bit to help the planet.
STORE OPENING HOURS:
Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30
Sun: 10:00-4:00
*If you are unable to make it into store, you can still pick up on the evening of race day from our Race HQ from 5:30PM.
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ALDERLEY PARK TRAIL EXCLUSIVE TRY ON
We're delighted to announce that the team from Salomon will once again be joining us at this race, offering a selection of their latest trail shoes including the Aero Glide 4 Grvl and Genesis.
Please be aware that sizes will be limited and offered on a first come first served basis.
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SIS RACE NUTRITION PARTNERSHIP
SIS have joined forces with Run North West as our new events nutrition partner. SIS will supply all finish line nutrition bars for all participants.
Make sure to check out their full range of products available at Run North West here!
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RACE T-SHIRT
Our commemorative finisher t-shirt will be available to collect from race HQ on the evening of the race.
Please note that this is our only event where we offer a premium technical t-shirt to all participants instead of a medal!
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COURSE
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 & the beauty of the grounds. The course is gently undulating & has a mix of terrain providing the perfect conditions for all!
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CHARITY PARTNERSHIP
This year's trail race is proud to support YouthFed, a charity empowering young people to reach their full potential. Run North West is proud to donate £1 of every entry to YouthFed.
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MUSIC PLAYERS/HEADPHONES
We do not permit the use of personal music players or headphones during the race, as this can restrict your ability to hear safety instructions from marshals or unexpected events.
FINISH LINE HYDRATION
As part of our efforts to reduce waste and help the environment, we encourage runners to bring a pre-filled water bottle to use at the finish area. This is completely optional, but every bottle brought helps reduce our environmental impact.
If you need water during the event, we recommend carrying your own. There will also be a water station at the finish line with recyclable, compostable, and biodegradable cups available. These cups are designed to break down naturally, with at least 70% biodegrading within 30 days.
MEDICAL SERVICES
First aid is situated at various points along the course. Should you feel unwell during the race please let your nearest marshal know so we can arrange for medics to get to you as soon as possible. If you come across anyone injured or in distress, please report it to the nearest marshal who will be in contact with our event team and our first aid providers. First aid is also available at the start and finish areas.
It is incredibly important to also fill in your personal details section on the reverse of your race number. This greatly assists the medical staff, should you require first aid or medical treatment!
BAG DROP
Where possible, please leave your belongings in your car. We have a limited bag drop for anyone cycling or coming by public transport to the race.
TOILETS
Toilets are available inside the Glasshouse.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Our race day pictures will be free to download and linked to your results as soon as possible after the event. A link can be found on our EVENT PAGE. You can also use the new photo recognition technology to find your pictures.
RESULTS
Timing and results will be available on our EVENT PAGE as soon as possible after the race has finished, simply click on the link. If you entered your mobile number into your entry details you should receive a text as you cross the finish line.
After the results are published, if you spot any issues or errors please contact Nifty Entries our results provider by clicking on the “query a result button”.
PRIZES
Top 3 Male and Female prizes will be presented straight after the race and will be based on gun times. Vet prizes will be sent out via email and based on chip times.
All prizes 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).
VOLUNTEERS
Our wonderful volunteers have given up their free time to come and help us on race day, please give them a smile or thank you when you see them! If you would like to volunteer at one of our events, please email
volunteers@runnorthwest.co.uk
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NUMBERS
Numbers must be attached to the front of your vest, please do not fold/cut/deface it in anyway. The timing chip is attached to the back of your number and is detected when you cross the start and the finish. Please do not run around the outside of the mat area or your time will not be recorded.
Please also take the time to fill in your emergency contact details on the reverse of the number prior to running, in the unfortunate event of an emergency, these can help medics to treat you swiftly and appropriately.
Please DO NOT run in someone else’s number as it is against UKA rules, it can cause problems with the results and could also cause a lot of distress should there be an incident and the wrong family is contacted.
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TRANSFERS
If you can no longer make the race and wish to transfer your entry to someone else, you can do this by clicking THIS LINK
Transfers are free of charge and any monies transferring hands needs to be a direct agreement between the two parties. If you transfer your number after collecting it from our store, then please note you will need to give the number to the person you have transferred it to. Please be very careful if buying or selling an entry on social media as sadly some scams do occur.
Please note as per the terms and conditions of entry, we do not offer refunds or transfers to other races due to the upfront costs of each event.
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RACE HQ/EVENT PARTNER
With thanks to Alderley Park team for hosting the Race HQ, which will be in the Glasshouse.
Please can all participants be aware of the following when out on the course:
-Remain on paths at all times.
-All litter must be removed from the route. Please keep any gel/ energy bar wrappers and plastic bottles.
-Only use authorised stiles, no climbing over walls or non-access gates.
-Respect other visitors on the public rights of way.
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