MBNA Chester Marathon
AL
From Active Leisure Events Ltd
Event summary
Join us for the highly anticipated MBNA Chester Marathon on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021, in the picturesque city of Chester, Cheshire West and Chester! Organised by Active Leisure Events Ltd, this multi-award-winning marathon is the UK’s only international marathon, attracting runners from all around the globe. Experience the thrill of running a stunning PB course that spans 19 miles in England and 7 miles in Wales, taking you past Chester's iconic landmarks and into the beautiful Cheshire and North Wales countryside.
As you lace up your running shoes, prepare for an unforgettable journey alongside the River Dee, culminating in a festive finish at Chester Racecourse. The atmosphere is electric, with vibrant support from local communities, live music, and entertainment throughout the course, making it a truly memorable event for runners of all levels. Don’t forget to bring your young supporters along for the Mini Marathon, which takes place entirely within the Racecourse. Plus, this event is a qualifying race for the prestigious 2021 Abbott WMM Age Group World Championships! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of a race that promises fun, excitement, and an exceptional running experience!
As you lace up your running shoes, prepare for an unforgettable journey alongside the River Dee, culminating in a festive finish at Chester Racecourse. The atmosphere is electric, with vibrant support from local communities, live music, and entertainment throughout the course, making it a truly memorable event for runners of all levels. Don’t forget to bring your young supporters along for the Mini Marathon, which takes place entirely within the Racecourse. Plus, this event is a qualifying race for the prestigious 2021 Abbott WMM Age Group World Championships! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of a race that promises fun, excitement, and an exceptional running experience!
MBNA Chester Marathon
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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.
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The multi-award-winning MBNA Chester Marathon is the UK’s only international marathon and has developed an enviable reputation with runners of all levels and abilities. You can expect some fast times over this stunning PB course on closed roads, covering 19 miles in England and 7 miles in Wales. You will run past all Chester's iconic landmarks, before heading out to the stunning Cheshire and North Wales countryside and villages, then returning alongside the River Dee for a unforgettable finish at Chester Racecourse.
The support in the villages and communities along the course is one of the many highlights of the race, and there will be bands, music and entertainment along the way. And why should you have all the fun! We also have a Mini Marathon for your young supporters, wholly within the Racecourse.
We're a qualifying race for the 2021 Abbott WMM Age Group World Championships! The 2021 world championship venue is yet to be announced. Both the 2019 and 2020 MBNA Chester Marathons are qualifiers.
The support in the villages and communities along the course is one of the many highlights of the race, and there will be bands, music and entertainment along the way. And why should you have all the fun! We also have a Mini Marathon for your young supporters, wholly within the Racecourse.
We're a qualifying race for the 2021 Abbott WMM Age Group World Championships! The 2021 world championship venue is yet to be announced. Both the 2019 and 2020 MBNA Chester Marathons are qualifiers.
Location
Chester Racecourse, Chester, Cheshire
Chester Racecourse, Cheshire, Chester CH1 2LY, United Kingdom
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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