MBNA Chester Metric Marathon

Sun 6th October 2024

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MBNA Chester Metric Marathon

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From Active Leisure Events Ltd

  • Date Sun 6th October 2024
  • Location Chester, Cheshire
  • Races 2 races

Event summary

Join us for the 10th MBNA Chester Metric Marathon, organized by Active Leisure Events Ltd, on Sun 6th October 2024 in Chester, Cheshire. This unique 26.2km race is the perfect stepping stone from a half marathon to a full marathon, offering runners the only opportunity in the UK to run over this distance. As part of the Chester Triple series, runners can earn a special Chester Triple medal by participating in three events. The scenic route takes you past iconic landmarks such as Roman Walls, Cathedral, Medieval Rows, Eastgate Clock, and Amphitheatre before heading out to the picturesque Cheshire countryside. The race finishes alongside the River Dee on Castle Drive, with incredible support from local communities along the way. Don't miss out on this premier quality, competitively priced race catering to runners of all abilities - sign up now and experience the magic of the MBNA Chester Metric Marathon!

Organiser's Description

We are looking forward to the 10th MBNA Chester Metric Marathon and hope that you choose to run with us.

The MBNA Chester Metric Marathon is now a popular fixture in the race calendar, giving you the only opportunity in the UK to run over this distance. This is a 26.2km race, which is the ideal stepping stone from a half marathon to a full marathon.

The MBNA Chester Metric Marathon is one of the events in our Chester Triple series - run three for a Chester Triple medal!

As runners ourselves, we are passionate about delivering what for us, would be the perfect race; a premier quality, competitively priced race which caters for the needs of runners of all abilities.

The route is on closed roads and you will run past all Chester's iconic landmarks (Roman Walls, Cathedral, Medieval Rows, Eastgate Clock, Amphitheatre) before heading out to the stunning Cheshire countryside and villages. After joining the marathon runners at Churton you begin the return journey, coming into Chester alongside the River Dee for an unforgettable finish on Castle Drive. The support in the villages and communities along the course is one of the many highlights of the race.

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.

Races

  • MBNA Chester Metric Marathon

    All Abilities, Fun and Charity Runners Are Welcome in the MBNA Chester Metric Marathon

    £50.73

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    SOLD OUT
  • MBNA Chester Metric Marathon Green Runner

    £50.73

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    SOLD OUT

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Location

Racecourse, New Crane Street, Chester, CH1 2LY, United Kingdom

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