Chester Half Marathon

The Essar Chester Half Marathon is a well-established and highly regarded race held in the historic city of Chester, UK. Covering the standard half marathon distance of 13.1 miles, the course is predominantly flat and combines city streets with rural roads, all run on closed roads for safety. The event is part of the Chester Triple series, offering runners the chance to earn a special medal by completing three races.

It caters to all abilities, supported by free training runs, pace runners, and seminars. The race also features a 1-mile fun run and serves as a qualifier for the England and Welsh Athletics Age Group Masters Half Marathon Championship. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.