MBNA Chester 10k
AL
From Active Leisure Events Ltd
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the MBNA Chester 10K, taking place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in the beautiful city of Chester, Cheshire! Organized by Active Leisure Events Ltd, this award-winning event welcomes participants of all abilities, ages, and speeds, making it the perfect race for beginners and seasoned runners alike. As Chester's only city-based 10K, it's renowned as the best city centre 10K in the North West and serves as the thrilling kickoff to the Chester Triple Series.
Runners will enjoy a scenic course that starts at Nuns Road next to the iconic Chester Racecourse, leading them through the heart of the city and past the stunning Victorian town hall and Medieval Cathedral. With a vibrant atmosphere and the added excitement of hosting the England Athletics Age Group Masters 10K Championship, the MBNA Chester 10K promises to be an unforgettable experience. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply looking to enjoy a day of camaraderie and fun, this event is your chance to achieve greatness. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a beloved community event!
Runners will enjoy a scenic course that starts at Nuns Road next to the iconic Chester Racecourse, leading them through the heart of the city and past the stunning Victorian town hall and Medieval Cathedral. With a vibrant atmosphere and the added excitement of hosting the England Athletics Age Group Masters 10K Championship, the MBNA Chester 10K promises to be an unforgettable experience. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply looking to enjoy a day of camaraderie and fun, this event is your chance to achieve greatness. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a beloved community event!
MBNA Chester 10k
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4.82 reviews
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Matt Ramsden
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
Another great race, well marshalled and very busy. Will be doing it again
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Orla Duffey
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Really positive atmosphere! The volunteers helping to marshal the start, those out on the course cheering on were brilliant, and those handing out the t-shirts, medals and bags kept the event running very smoothly indeed.
Event information
The fast course starts from Chester Racecourse and heads north-west out of the City along wide roads allowing runners to rapidly settle into race pace. Runners will then pass close to the picturesque village of Mollington, before returning to the heart of Chester City centre and finishing outside the historic Victorian Town Hall and Medieval Cathedral.
BEFORE RACE DAY YOU'LL RECEIVE:
Access to training plans to support your running journey
Support and advice, including free webinars and 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 fantastic atmosphere as we host 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
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
Access to training plans to support your running journey
Support and advice, including free webinars and 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 fantastic atmosphere as we host 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
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
Parking will be on the open course at Chester Racecourse for a small fee (weather permitting). There are also many car parks within the city and a short walk to Chester Racecourse.
The race starts on Nuns Road just outside of Chester Racecourse, with the event village and parking inside Chester Racecourse. The finish is located in the heart of the city on Eastgate Street.
The race will take place on fully closed roads for the safety of the runners and the volunteers, therefore, there is limited access out on the course.
We suggest that spectators watch the start near the entrance to Chester Racecourse and then make their way to line the streets along the run in to the finish, down Northgate Street and Eastgate Street.
Our runners would also love their support along Garden Lane and at the top of Canal Street, just before they make their way on to the final stages of the route.
We hope you can join us in supporting and cheering on our runners on race day.
We suggest that spectators watch the start near the entrance to Chester Racecourse and then make their way to line the streets along the run in to the finish, down Northgate Street and Eastgate Street.
Our runners would also love their support along Garden Lane and at the top of Canal Street, just before they make their way on to the final stages of the route.
We hope you can join us in supporting and cheering on our runners on race day.
If you no longer wish to take part in the event, you can transfer your race place to someone else at no extra cost, any time before the event closing date, by using the official transfer process outlined in your entry confirmation email or by logging into your Nifty account and choosing transfer my entry. Race places are not transferable between events or years.
You will be able to cancel your entry and receive a full refund (including any added extras at the time of registration), within 14 days of your purchase. As stated in our Terms and Conditions of entry, we will deduct a £5.00 administration fee from all refunds.
Notice of withdrawal from the event must be communicated by emailing [email protected] stating clearly the desire to withdraw and putting the word WITHDRAWAL in the subject line of the email. Withdrawals will not be accepted by telephone or post.
Refunds will not be issued under any circumstances after 14 days of purchase, if you enter a race within four weeks of race day or if the race sells out of general entries within 14 days of your entry. Participants can withdraw at any point prior to the race with no refund.
If you have entered the race using a transfer from another runner, we are unable to offer you the 14 day refund period, as you have not made a payment to us.
You will be able to cancel your entry and receive a full refund (including any added extras at the time of registration), within 14 days of your purchase. As stated in our Terms and Conditions of entry, we will deduct a £5.00 administration fee from all refunds.
Notice of withdrawal from the event must be communicated by emailing [email protected] stating clearly the desire to withdraw and putting the word WITHDRAWAL in the subject line of the email. Withdrawals will not be accepted by telephone or post.
Refunds will not be issued under any circumstances after 14 days of purchase, if you enter a race within four weeks of race day or if the race sells out of general entries within 14 days of your entry. Participants can withdraw at any point prior to the race with no refund.
If you have entered the race using a transfer from another runner, we are unable to offer you the 14 day refund period, as you have not made a payment to us.
Chester 10K is a running event and for runners' safety the roads are closed by permission of the council. The race cut off time is 90 minutes from your start time. Roads will re-open in line with this pace. If you fall behind this pace, for your own safety you may be asked to withdraw from the race.
Runners who fail to maintain this pace may need to get into the sweep bus, for their own safety.
Runners who fail to maintain this pace may need to get into the sweep bus, for their own safety.
The MBNA Chester 10K will start on Nuns Road adjacent to Chester Racecourse and utilise three Start Waves. These will be clearly indicated on your race number.
First Wave (Orange) = 09:00
Second Wave (Blue) = 09:30
Purple Wave (Purple) = 10:00
Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 men and women and the winners of each age group.
It is important you start at the correct time for the wave you have chosen.
First Wave (Orange) = 09:00
Second Wave (Blue) = 09:30
Purple Wave (Purple) = 10:00
Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 men and women and the winners of each age group.
It is important you start at the correct time for the wave you have chosen.
Prizes
Cash prizes will be awarded for the top 3 male and female runners and will be based on gun times for the first wave. Runners who have run 10K faster than 45 minutes are advised to enter the Orange Wave.
1st place £300
2nd place £200
3rd place £100.
The first male and female finisher in each age group from U17 to 80+ will also be awarded a £25 cash prize. Age group prizes will be based on chip times from all waves so runners in all waves have an equal chance of winning. If a runner wins a prize in more than one category, the prize of the higher value will be awarded.
Timing
You can expect some fast times over this 10K course, hosted on fully closed roads with chip timing.
Drinks & Toilets
Drinks stations with 330ml Brecon Caregg bottled water will be positioned in the village of Mollington at the 5K mark.
Toilets will be located around the start venue, at the drink station and after the finish.
Cash prizes will be awarded for the top 3 male and female runners and will be based on gun times for the first wave. Runners who have run 10K faster than 45 minutes are advised to enter the Orange Wave.
1st place £300
2nd place £200
3rd place £100.
The first male and female finisher in each age group from U17 to 80+ will also be awarded a £25 cash prize. Age group prizes will be based on chip times from all waves so runners in all waves have an equal chance of winning. If a runner wins a prize in more than one category, the prize of the higher value will be awarded.
Timing
You can expect some fast times over this 10K course, hosted on fully closed roads with chip timing.
Drinks & Toilets
Drinks stations with 330ml Brecon Caregg bottled water will be positioned in the village of Mollington at the 5K mark.
Toilets will be located around the start venue, at the drink station and after the finish.
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Organiser's description
All abilities, ages and speeds are welcome in the award winning, sell-out MBNA Chester 10K. It's Chester's only city-based 10K, it's the best City Centre 10K in the North West and is the first event of the Chester Triple Series (enter and finish our 10K & Marathon or Metric Marathon in the same year for extra special, extra large and extra gold medal). Join us for what will be an amazing day.
The MBNA Chester 10K is a great introductory race for new runners and an ideal stepping stone for runners aiming for a half marathon in the future. The race will also host the England Athletics Age Group Masters 10K Championship adding to an already unforgettable atmosphere.
The event boasts a lively city centre start and finish, with a route that passes many of Chester's iconic landmarks. This fast course starts from Nuns Road next to the iconic Chester Racecourse and heads north-west out of the City along wide roads allowing runners to rapidly settle into race pace, then passing close to the picturesque village of Mollington, before returning to the heart of Chester City centre passing the historic Victorian town hall and Medieval Cathedral, before finishing on Eastgate Street with a spectacular backdrop of the Eastgate Clock.
WHATEVER YOUR REASON FOR RUNNING, WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE GREATNESS
The event organiser will send you a confirmation email separate to the Find A Race confirmation email, that will contain important information regarding the event and to acknowledge they have received your entry.
The MBNA Chester 10K is a great introductory race for new runners and an ideal stepping stone for runners aiming for a half marathon in the future. The race will also host the England Athletics Age Group Masters 10K Championship adding to an already unforgettable atmosphere.
The event boasts a lively city centre start and finish, with a route that passes many of Chester's iconic landmarks. This fast course starts from Nuns Road next to the iconic Chester Racecourse and heads north-west out of the City along wide roads allowing runners to rapidly settle into race pace, then passing close to the picturesque village of Mollington, before returning to the heart of Chester City centre passing the historic Victorian town hall and Medieval Cathedral, before finishing on Eastgate Street with a spectacular backdrop of the Eastgate Clock.
WHATEVER YOUR REASON FOR RUNNING, WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE GREATNESS
The event organiser will send you a confirmation email separate to the Find A Race confirmation email, that will contain important information regarding the event and to acknowledge they have received your entry.
Location
Racecourse, New Crane Street, Chester, CH1 2LY, United Kingdom
MBNA Chester 10k
AL
Active Leisure Events Ltd
The home of the multi award-winning and UK's Best Marathon Up To 5,000 Runners 2018, 2019 & 2020, the MBNA Chester Marathon, one of the UK's longest running and award-winning half marathons, the Essar Chester Half Marathon and the sell-out City Centre MBNA Chester 10K.
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Since
2015
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Avg. review
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