Chester Ultra 50
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Chester Ultra 50
The Chester Ultra 50 is a 50 mile trail ultramarathon organised by GB Ultras, scheduled for Saturday 27th February 2027. The course has 849 m of ascent, a field limit of 750 places and an overall cut off of 17 hours. Entry fees are listed as £139 for unaffiliated runners and £137 for affiliated runners. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association, held under UK Athletics rules and awards ITRA and UTMB mountain performance index points.
The route is well marked and links trails around Chester, including the Sandstone Trail and the North Cheshire Way. Notable sections include canal towpath, Delamere Forest, Helsby Hill and Frodsham. The race uses live GPS tracking and offers a downloadable GPX route. There are seven checkpoints along the course; Checkpoint 1 is water only and several checkpoints have restrictions on supporter and crew access.
Entrants must be at least 20 years old, in good health and have previously completed an organised marathon distance. No dropbags are permitted and mandatory kit must be carried at all times; items include a waterproof coat with sealed seams, a long sleeved base layer, a water container of at least 1 litre, a fully charged mobile phone in waterproof covering, a foil blanket, a headtorch (minimum 75 lumens), a secondary torch and a whistle. Random kit checks take place and failure to carry required kit can lead to disqualification.
The start and finish venue is Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port CH65 9LB. Dogs except service dogs are not permitted at the venue or checkpoints and pacers or support runners are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
