Chester Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
Chester, England, United Kingdom
Oct 4, 2026 - Sunday
10k, 26.2k, Half-marathon, Marathon, Other
Race Information
The MBNA Chester Marathon is a multi-award winning and three-time winner of the UK's Best Marathon award. The route starts and finishes from the city centre start, passes Chester's iconic landmarks, and then heads out into the Cheshire and North Wales countryside, before looping along the banks of the River Dee and finishing on Castle Drive. The race day will also include a Mini Marathon, Chester Metric Marathon, Chester 10K, and Chester Half Marathon.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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