2026 MBNA Chester 10K



2026 MBNA Chester 10K
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Join us at the MBNA Chester 10K - 8th March 2026
The MBNA Chester 10K is the only city based 10K in Chester. Don't miss your chance to start your 2026 Chester Triple Medal journey. The 9th edition of this multi-award winning and sell out event is a great introductory race for new runners and an ideal stepping stone if you're aiming for a half marathon in the future.
WHATEVER YOUR REASON FOR RUNNING, WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE GREATNESS
10K
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Sun, Mar 8, 2026
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Chester, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
The Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY, UK
Start times
Sunday, Mar 8, 2026
10K: 9:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for 2026 MBNA Chester 10K
10K
10km
£38
10K
10km
£38
Route information
The event boasts a lively city centre start and finish, with a route that passes many of Chester's iconic landmarks. Runners will head north-west out of the City, through the picturesque village of Mollington before returning to the heart of Chester for a spectacular finish, with all the enthusiasm you could ask for from the Cestrian supporters, under a backdrop of the Eastgate Clock.
What's included
Before race day you'll receive:
- Access to training plans to support your running journey
- Support and advice, including free training runs to keep you motivated
- Your personalised race pack including your race number and timing chip sent to you in the post (runners from outside the UK need to collect their race numbers from our Help Desk on race weekend)
- Exclusive offers and competitions from our sponsors right from the moment you sign up
- Dedicated fundraising partner with GoFundMe to help you achieve your charitable fundraising goals
- Access to our friendly and supportive social community on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, who are happy to answer any of your running queries, including past and present pacers
- FREE runner to runner transfers - should you no longer be able to take part
ON RACE DAY you'll experience all the fitness and mental health benefits associated with running, plus you'll get:
- A fantastic atmosphere as we host a qualifier for the England Athletics Age Group Masters 10K Championships
- A unique short sleeve technical T-shirt, bespoke medal and a 'bag for life' cotton goody bag packed with post race nutrition when you finish
- Prizes awarded to the top 3 men and women and the winners of each age group
- FREE official race photos!
- Access to our runners Help Desk for any last minute queries or transfers
- A safe running environment
- On course hydration for refuelling
- Lots of medical support throughout the course should you need assistance
- Access to our tracking website so all your supporters can track your live progress
How to get there
The Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY, UK
Get full directionsCity Centre Parking
There is ample parking in Chester city centre car parks, and other local car parks, within easy walking distance of the start. These car parks will charge a variety of fees dependent on the length of time vehicles are parked. Further details of car park locations and the fees charged can be found here.
Chester Racecourse car park will not be open for runners to use.
Event day logistics
Starts
Sun 08 Mar 2026 at 09:00
The minimum age on race day is 15.
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