Chester Ultra 50
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Chester Ultra 50 : 27 February 2027
Chester Ultra 50 is the 11th edition of a trail ultramarathon organised by GB Ultras around Chester. The event covers 50 miles with approximately 849 m of ascent, follows sections of the Sandstone Trail and the North Cheshire Way, and passes Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and Frodsham. The race is licensed by the Trail Running Association, held under UK Athletics rules and awards ITRA and UTMB mountain performance index points.
The course is well marked and supported by seven checkpoints. Checkpoint 1 is water only; other checkpoints provide drinks, snacks and basic medical cover. There is no facility for dropbags; participants must carry all personal items in addition to the mandatory kit. Mandatory kit includes a waterproof coat with sealed seams, a long‑sleeved base layer, at least 1 litre of water, a fully charged phone in waterproof protection, a foil blanket, a primary headtorch (minimum 75 lumens), a secondary torch and a whistle. Random kit checks will take place.
Entrants must be at least 20 years old and must have previously completed an organised marathon. The event limits entries to 750 places and has a 17 hour cut off. Pacers and support runners are not permitted. Supporters and crews are restricted from attending several checkpoints and dogs are not permitted at the start, finish or checkpoints except for service dogs. The start and finish venue is Ellesmere Port Sports Village. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
