Alton Towers Half Marathon 2023 - Cold, wet and crowded

On Sunday 12 November 2023 I travelled up to Alton Towers with Andy to take on the Alton Towers Half Marathon Hoping the curse would be lifted after yet another race mishap last year. We got there early to avoid the rush and relax before the race on a nice crisp morning. In our typical style we left bag drop until the last minute and had to rush to the start as the weather took a turn for the worse. A wet, cold and crowded race on a hilly course full of Half Marathon and 5K runners tested us but we got through it and I surprised myself with the result. An oversubscribed event and wet conditions meant longer waiting times for the rides but we still had fun and Andy celebrated his first ever 'Poo B'. Come and join me for a race around a theme park.
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Go check out Andy's channel and see the race from his point of view
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[@mark2rob]

Great video. The music was catchy and worked well with the running sequences.

[@dannii_runs]

Fab video again. My partner Stuart or S.J.S.Fitness on here ran it and came 6th, he said it was a tough course especially passing the 5k runners and of course the weather, i saw him bolt off at the start on your video and spotted myself spectating. Was good fun to watch but everyone looked very wet and cold after so well done for getting it done in such tough conditions.

[@raleyadventures]

Great running Brett as always, you’re crazy doing that after cross country 😂😂

[@Runningformylife1983]

I didnt even know alton towers did this iv Just signed me and daughter up for the 5k were super excited!

[@anyab882]

I like the way you run; always well-paced with enough in the tank to pass a few guys at the end

[@mijzzzz]

Well done! Very pleased you are recovered. Happy new running year 🎉

[@GuoGuangChiou]

Is this the racing path having the most turns 😅 indeed, the path design is definitely so interesting
Well done

[@paulgolden8953]

Two good times especially how up and down Alton towers is and narrow.

[@Runningformylife1983]

Question: do they shut the entire park for the race?

[@Alecmcq]

Cold and wet… England in Dec. Crowded??? C’mon… that is not crowded…