Chester Ultra 50
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Chester Ultra 50 : event overview
Chester Ultra 50 is a trail ultramarathon held near Chester on Saturday 27th February 2027. The race covers 50 miles with 849 m of ascent and is the 11th edition organised by GB Ultras. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules, and it awards ITRA points and UTMB mountain performance index points.
The route links sections of the Sandstone Trail and the North Cheshire Way and passes through Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and Frodsham. The course is waymarked, includes a canal towpath section and benefits from live GPS tracking plus a downloadable GPX file. There are seven checkpoints along the route; Checkpoint 1 is water only and other checkpoints provide a range of refreshments and basic medical cover.
Entrants must be at least 20 years old and must have completed an organised marathon prior to race day. A 17 hour overall cut off applies. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and will be checked; required items include a waterproof coat with sealed seams, a long sleeved base layer, at least 1 litre of water, a charged mobile phone in waterproof cover, a foil blanket, headtorch plus a secondary torch and a whistle. No dropbags, pacers or support runners are permitted.
Start and finish are at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. Entry fees and the number of places available are published for the event, and medals are awarded by finishing position in three tiers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
