MBNA Chester Marathon
AL
From Active Leisure Events Ltd
Event summary
Get ready for the MBNA Chester Marathon, taking place on Sunday, October 7th, 2018, in the picturesque city of Chester, Cheshire West and Chester! Organized by Active Leisure Events Ltd, this event has become a favorite among runners of all abilities, now celebrating its 9th year. Participants can expect a thrilling race experience, covering an impressive 26.2 miles on closed roads that showcase the stunning landscapes of both England and Wales. Runners will pass by Chester's iconic landmarks before venturing into the breathtaking Cheshire countryside and charming North Wales villages. The route culminates with a memorable finish at the Chester Racecourse alongside the serene River Dee.
Adding to the excitement, the event will also feature a Mini Marathon for younger supporters, ensuring that the whole family can join in on the fun! This year, the MBNA Chester Marathon proudly hosts both the 2018 England Age Group Masters Marathon and the British Masters Marathon Championships for the second consecutive year. With enthusiastic support from the local communities lining the course, this marathon promises to be an unforgettable experience for all involved. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing event!
Adding to the excitement, the event will also feature a Mini Marathon for younger supporters, ensuring that the whole family can join in on the fun! This year, the MBNA Chester Marathon proudly hosts both the 2018 England Age Group Masters Marathon and the British Masters Marathon Championships for the second consecutive year. With enthusiastic support from the local communities lining the course, this marathon promises to be an unforgettable experience for all involved. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing event!
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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
The MBNA Chester Marathon has developed an enviable reputation with runners of all levels and abilities, and 2018 will be its 9th year. 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. Also Mini Marathon for your young supporters.
This event has been chosen to host both the 2018 England Age Group Masters Marathon and the British Masters Marathon Championships for the second year running.
This event has been chosen to host both the 2018 England Age Group Masters Marathon and the British Masters Marathon Championships for the second year running.
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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