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Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k December 2026

Name: Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k December 2026
Start: 2026-12-13T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-13T13:30:00+00:00
Location: Aintree International Equestrian Centre, Ormskirk Rd, Aintree, Liverpool

Date

Sunday, 13 December 2026

Start Times

10:00HM
10:4510k
10:555k

Location

Aintree International Equestrian Centre, Ormskirk Rd, Aintree, Liverpool

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Race Entry Summary

£30(+ 5% booking fee)

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10K

£32(+ 5% booking fee)

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Half Marathon

£34(+ 5% booking fee)

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Charity

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About This Event

Included in the entry

Unique themed medal

Free race photos

Chip-timed results

Post race goodies

Bag drop

Join us for Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k Sunday 13th December 2026

In Support of University Hospitals of Liverpool Charity

Join us for a unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon at the world famous Aintree Racecourse, best known for annually holding the world-famous Grand National steeplechase.

The race involves laps around the circuit, the course is flat and quick. There will be 1 lap for the 5k, 2 laps for the 10k and 4 laps for the Half Marathon.

Race Day Schedule

10:00 amHalf Marathon

Elevation - 76m | Laps - Out and Back + 4 | Terrain - Road, Flat

10:45 am - 10k

Elevation - 38m | Laps - 2 | Terrain - Road, Flat

10:55 am - 5k

Elevation - 19m | Laps - 1 | Terrain - Road, Flat

With RunThrough, you can expect a lively event village and clear guidance from our on-course team. After your run, enjoy food, drink and free finish-line goodies from our partners.

You can add an official event t-shirt to your entry at checkout for more than 30% off. Produced in partnership with RT Kit, it features the event logo on the chest and is the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race. Offering the t-shirt as an optional extra helps us keep entry costs lower for runners who prefer not to include merchandise.

Once you enter, you’ll receive a confirmation email straight away, and full event information will be sent to you closer to race day.

We look forward to seeing you on the start line.

Event Location: Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Rd, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 5AS

The Route

HM route

Distance: HM
Elev Gain: 83 m

10k route

5k route

Our Partners

In support of

University Hospitals of Liverpool Charity

Caring for those you care about most

Run for University Hospitals of Liverpool Charity

Event Information

The majority of the course will be on a tarmac surface however there is a section of the course running through the center of the racecourse that will be on trail path.

Cut-off time:

Please get in touch if you expect to take more than 3 hours to complete the half marathon, as we may need to make special arrangements.

Minimum ages:

Half Marathon - 17 years and above

10k - 15 years and above

5k - 11 years and above

Address

Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Rd, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 5AS

Getting There

By Train

The easiest way to reach Aintree is by train. The nearest mainline station to Aintree is Liverpool Lime Street. Liverpool Central Station is just a short walk from Lime Street, where you can catch a train to Aintree. Aintree Station is directly opposite the racecourse. Use the route planner at www.merseytravel.gov.uk, to find out train times.

By Bus

Aintree can be reached by bus on services: 300, 310 and 345 both to and from Liverpool. For further information on bus routes, contact Merseytravel on 0151 236 7676 or visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk.

By Car

From the South, leave M6 at J21A and join M62 west. Leave M62 at J6 to join M57, follow signs for races. From the North, leave M6 at J26 and join M58, follow signs for races. From Mersey Tunnels follow signs for Preston, then for A59, then signs for races.

There will be free on site parking. Please follow the brown signs & race day parking signs on the way into the venue.

Parking

There is limited free parking on site. We recommend arriving early, as with all major events you can expect queues on arrival. We request that all runners arrive on site before 10am, ready for the half marathon to begin.

Event Village Opens

08:30

Baggage

We will have a secure room where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to our staff and they will help you find your baggage.

Toilets

We will be using toilet facilities within the racecourse grandstands. You will pass one of these blocks at the end of each lap on the course.

Water & Refreshments

There will be water provided approximately every 5km in the half marathon and 10k, and there will also be water available at the finish along with your post race goodies and medal. Please note the 5k won’t pass a water station on the course.

Race Pack Posting

Race packs are posted to everyone who entered by Sunday 29th November; anyone who entered after that collects theirs at registration on the day. If yours hasn't arrived by the Friday before the race, email info@runthrough.co.uk or collect it at registration.

Race Pack Collection

Collect your race pack from the Event Village on the day — it opens at 08:30. Please bring your booking confirmation and photo ID.

Spectators are more than welcome, we advise staying in the event village where you will be able to catch the start & finish.

Accessibility

Wheelchair athletes and buggy runners are welcome. Please be aware that there are some narrow sections on the course and remain to the outer edge of the course, unless overtaking, to avoid any obstruction. Only assistance dogs are permitted within the racecourse grounds; you cannot run with a dog.