Chester Ultra 100 Mile
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Chester Ultra 100
The Chester Ultra 100 is a 102 mile ultramarathon around Chester and the surrounding region with 1590 m of total ascent. The route links local trails and paths including Beeston Castle, Delamere Forest, the Sandstone Trail, Helsby Hill and the Bridgewater Canal. The event is supported by GB Ultras at 12 checkpoints along the course, with checkpoint provisions such as drinks, snacks and hot food served at several indoor checkpoints.
The race is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules. It awards ITRA points and UTMB mountain performance index points. There is a 32 hour cut off for the full 102 mile distance. Finishers are eligible for a tiered buckle award: Gold for the top 100 finishers, Silver for positions 100 to 200 and Bronze for positions 201 and above. Top three male and female finishers receive additional prizes.
Entrants must be at least 20 years old and must have completed an organised ultramarathon of at least 50 miles prior to the event. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and is subject to checks; required items include a waterproof coat with sealed seams, a long sleeved base layer, a minimum 1 litre water container, a charged mobile phone in waterproof covering, a survival bag, a primary headtorch of at least 75 lumens and a secondary torch, plus the GB Race Tracker device issued at registration.
Dropbags are permitted at checkpoint 6 and checkpoint 11, which are the same location, and a single pacer is allowed from the halfway point at Frodsham Parish Hall onwards under specified conditions. Supporter and crew access is restricted at several checkpoint locations and dogs other than service dogs are not permitted at checkpoints or the start and finish venue at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
