Alderley Park Trail
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Alderley Park Trail 5 Mile
The Alderley Park Trail 5 Mile is a trail race held within the grounds of Alderley Park, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield (postcode SK10 4TG). The course is approximately 5 miles and comprises two laps that pass through woodland, an impressive lake, a working farm and other parkland areas. The race starts outside the Glasshouse building.
The event is licensed by TRA and is run under UKA Athletics rules. Chip timing is used and results are available immediately on Nifty Entries; runners who include a mobile number in their entry can receive a text with their finish result. All finishers receive a commemorative technical t-shirt.
Facilities at Race HQ include free parking, baggage storage, toilets and first aid. There is a drinks station at the finish and Alderley Park provides compostable cups and water; participants may also bring a pre-filled water bottle to leave at finish area tables. Bike storage is available on site.
Entry information published for the event shows fees of £18 for club runners and £20 for non-club runners, and a minimum age of 16 years. Prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers by gun time, with veteran prizes for V35 to V85+ in five year increments and a prize for first U20; vet prizes are confirmed by chip time and emailed the following day. Entries close when the event limit is reached or at midnight the night before the race; there are no entries on the day and no official waiting list once the race is sold out. Transfers to another person are allowed free of charge but refunds and transfers to other events are not offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
