MBNA Chester Metric Marathon

From Active Leisure Events Ltd

Sunday 6th October 2019 Past event

Chester

Event summary

Join us for the MBNA Chester Metric Marathon, an exhilarating event taking place on Sunday, October 6th, 2019, in the beautiful city of Chester, Cheshire West and Chester. Organised by Active Leisure Events Ltd, this 26.2 km (16.3-mile) race is the perfect transition for runners looking to move from a half marathon to a full marathon. The closed road route showcases Chester's iconic landmarks and takes participants through the breathtaking Cheshire countryside, where the support from local villages adds to the event’s charm.

Runners will join the marathon course after 8.5 miles, making their way back to Chester alongside the picturesque River Dee, culminating in a memorable finish at the Racecourse. The atmosphere is electric, with bands, music, and entertainment along the route to keep both runners and spectators engaged. Participants can look forward to chip timing, intermediate splits, and a fantastic goody bag upon finishing, featuring a long-sleeved technical T-shirt and a bespoke medal. Plus, there's a Mini Marathon for the younger supporters, making it a fantastic day out for the whole family. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be part of a vibrant community event!

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This 26.2km (16.3mile) race is the ideal stepping stone from a half to a full marathon. The closed road route will run past all Chester's iconic landmarks before heading out to the stunning Cheshire countryside and villages. You join the marathon runners after 8.5 miles and return to Chester alongside the River Dee for a unforgettable finish at the Racecourse. The support in the villages and communities along the course is one of the many highlights of the race.

There will be bands, music and entertainment along the way to entertain the crowds and runners. We will have chip timing with intermediate splits, and all finishers will receive a quality goody bag, as well as a long sleeved technical T-shirt and a bespoke medal. Also Mini Marathon for your young supporters.

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Chester Racecourse, Chester, Cheshire

Chester Racecourse, Chester, United Kingdom

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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