Chester Marathon
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About the race
The MBNA Chester Marathon is a road race held in and around Chester with a city centre start and finish. The route passes Chester's landmarks, heads into the Cheshire and North Wales countryside, and returns along the banks of the River Dee. Roads on the marathon route are fully closed for the event.
The event offers multiple distances:
- Marathon 26.2 miles
- Metric Marathon 26.2 km
- Mini Marathon
Entries include a themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, bag drop, livestream and pacers. Runners receive a personalised race pack; UK entrants posted their numbers if entered before the stated deadline, while later entries and non-UK entrants collect packs from the Help Desk on race weekend. Race packs are dispatched in batches in the weeks before the event.
Facilities on race day include an Event Village, baggage storage, ample toilets, drink stations approximately 2.5 to 3 miles apart with bottled water, medical support along the course, and live tracking for supporters. There are cash prizes for the top five men and women and for age-group winners. The race enforces a six hour cut-off and the minimum age on race day is 18.
The event supports Alder Hey Children's Charity and lists several partner charities. Parking and drop-off arrangements are organised around the racecourse and nearby city car parks. RunThrough membership places are accepted but member bibs and a member desk are not available at this partner event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
