Chester Ultra 50
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Chester Ultra 50
The Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile trail ultramarathon around Chester held on Saturday 28 February 2026. The route links sections of the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trail, passing Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and Frodsham, and includes 849 m of ascent. The event is organised by GB Ultras and features live online GPS tracking and seven checkpoints along the course.
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 (allocation tbc). Entry was limited to 500 places; the 2026 edition was recorded as sold out on 09/09/2025. Transfers of places are permitted up to 07/02/2026 under the organiser’s transfer policy.
Checkpoints provide refreshments except for the first checkpoint which is water only; vegan and vegetarian options are listed and medical cover is available at checkpoints. There is a 17 hour overall cut-off for the event. No dropbags, pacers or support runners are permitted; mandatory kit must be carried throughout the race, including a waterproof coat, long sleeve base layer, at least 1 litre of water capacity, a charged mobile phone in waterproof covering, foil blanket, headtorch and secondary light, and a whistle. Dogs except service dogs are not permitted at the venue or checkpoints.
Start and finish are at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, Athletics Track, Stanney Lane. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
