Chester Ultra 100 Mile

Chester Ultra 100

The Chester Ultra 100 is a 102 mile ultramarathon in the Chester region with 1590 m of total ascent and a 32 hour cut-off. The route links local trails and paths including Chester, Beeston Castle, Delamere Forest, the Sandstone Trail, Frodsham, Warrington, Helsby Hill, the Bridgewater Canal, the Shropshire Canal, the Trans-Pennine Trail and the North Cheshire Way. The course is waymarked and a GPX file is provided; a final GPX with any diversions is published shortly before the race.

GB Ultras operate 12 checkpoints that offer refreshments, hot food at several indoor stops, and medical/first aid cover. Checkpoint locations include tower road/Chester loops, Waverton, Peckforton, Delamere Forest, Frodsham, Preston Brook, Sandy Lane (Stockton Heath), Spike Island (Widnes) and Alvanley. Dropbags are permitted at CP6 (47 miles) and CP11 (85.6 miles); one labelled bag only, max 56 x 45 x 25 cm and 7 kg. Due to parking limits, supporters and crews are restricted at several checkpoints; a single vehicle per runner is permitted overall.

The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules. Entrants must be at least 20 years old and must have completed an organised ultramarathon of at least 50 miles prior to the race. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and includes a waterproof coat with sealed seams, long sleeve base layer, minimum 1 litre water capacity, charged phone in waterproof cover, survival/thermal bag, headtorch (min 75 lumens), whistle, secondary torch and the event GPS tracker provided at registration.

Finishers receive 100 mile buckles by position and there are prizes for top male and female finishers. Live online GPS tracking is provided via GB Race Tracker and the race awards ITRA and UTMB mountain performance index points. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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