2026 MBNA Chester Marathon

Name: 2026 MBNA Chester Marathon
Start: 2026-10-10T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-10T23:00:00.000Z
Location: The Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY, UK

2026 MBNA Chester Marathon

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£65

About

The MBNA Chester Marathon is the 5th largest Marathon in the UK, 3x winner of the UK's best marathon, Racecheck GOLD rated event and home to the England & Welsh Athletics Age Group Masters Championships.

All abilities, ages, fun and charity runners are welcome.

WHATEVER YOUR REASON FOR RUNNING, WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE GREATNESS

Marathon

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Sun, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 2026

Marathon: 9:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for 2026 MBNA Chester Marathon

Marathon

26.3mi

£65

Route information

The event boasts a lively city centre start and finish, with a route that passes all Chester's iconic landmarks, then heads out into the Cheshire & North Wales countryside, before returning along the banks of the River Dee for an unforgettable finish and all the enthusiasm you could ask for from the Cestrian supporters who line the course to cheer you on.

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
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 special long sleeve quarter zip technical T-shirt, bespoke medal and a goody bag packed with post race nutrition when you finish
Cash prizes awarded for the top 5 men and women and the winners of each age group
Access to our runners Help Desk for any last minute queries or transfers
On course hydration and nutrition 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 directions

Chester Racecourse will be open for runners park their vehicles (dependant on weather) from 06:30 and will close at 07:30.

There are over 3,000 car parking places available in car parks within easy walking distance of the racecourse in Chester city centre. These car parks will charge a variety of fees dependent on the length of time vehicles are parked.

There will be a Drop Off zone in operation on Hamilton Place, Goss Street and Crook Street. This will run in a clock wise direction, with cars entering Hamilton Place, dropping off runners on Goss Street, and exiting on Crook Street back to Hamilton Place.

The Little Roodee Car Park on Castle Drive will be emptied and closed from 22:00 on Friday 9th October until 05:00 on 12th October - as it will host our Finish Event Village.

Chester Football club will be offering a pre-book service for £5, a link will be provided in your digital event guide, the car park will operate form 06:30 until 17:00. This is ideal for those looking to get dropped off and for their supporters to park their vehicle, or for those looking for a small warm up to the Start Line.

Further details of the locations of car parks and the fees charged can be found here.