MBNA Chester Marathon
AL
From Active Leisure Events Ltd
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the MBNA Chester Marathon, taking place on Sunday, October 2nd, 2016, in the beautiful city of Chester, Cheshire West and Chester. Organised by Active Leisure Events Ltd, this spectacular event promises a fast and scenic route that winds through the historic streets of Chester and the picturesque villages and countryside of Cheshire and North Wales. As one of the UK's largest mass participation marathons, runners of all levels will enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, breathtaking views, and the thrill of crossing the finish line at the iconic Chester Racecourse. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time participant, join us for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and the joy of running!
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 1 month ago
This is a fantastic event and strongly recommend. If you are going for a time, the pacers are brilliant and if you put your trust in them, you will get that goal achieved. The race organisation was very smooth. Good parking which can be booked in advance so you know you have a space, loads of loos and the start line was well managed too. Lovely to have a send off from Denise Lewis.
My only minor criticism is that a few water stations were manned by young people who didn’t really know how to hand out water, so I missed a couple of stations as I wasn’t prepared to stop and wait for water. This didn’t bother me as I had water on me, but some of the people around me were a bit frustrated. While it is hard to manage all the gel wrappers, I made sure I only dropped mine a litter points. I assumed the 1000’s dropped on the road will be picked up. But these are only minor points. The massage at the end was well worth the wait. The goody bag was full!
If I do a marathon again I would certainly consider Chester again. Thank you organisers and race day supporters. You powered me up that mile 25 hill to then get me to the finish.
My only minor criticism is that a few water stations were manned by young people who didn’t really know how to hand out water, so I missed a couple of stations as I wasn’t prepared to stop and wait for water. This didn’t bother me as I had water on me, but some of the people around me were a bit frustrated. While it is hard to manage all the gel wrappers, I made sure I only dropped mine a litter points. I assumed the 1000’s dropped on the road will be picked up. But these are only minor points. The massage at the end was well worth the wait. The goody bag was full!
If I do a marathon again I would certainly consider Chester again. Thank you organisers and race day supporters. You powered me up that mile 25 hill to then get me to the finish.
Organiser's description
Run on a fast course through the historic City of Chester and the stunning Cheshire and North Wales villages and countryside. One of the UK's biggest mass participation marathons, which starts and finishes at Chester Racecourse.
Location
The Watergate Inn, Watergate Square, Chester CH1 2LY, UK
MBNA Chester Marathon
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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2015
Events
30+
Avg. review
4.9
