Sun 5 Oct 2025
Chester, Cheshire, UK
MBNA Chester Marathon and Metric Marathon
A multi-award winning event, three-time winner of the 'UK's Best Marathon Up to 5,000 Runners' and the UK’s only marathon from the City of Chester, plus a rare Metric Marathon on race day too!
3 races
Event overview
As the 6th largest marathon in the UK and three-time winner of the UK’s Best Marathon, it is also the only marathon in the UK that spans across both England and Wales. The route takes in the beautiful surrounding landscapes and villages that both countries have to offer.
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Families
- Fancy dress
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Traders at event
- Wheelchair users
Location
- Bag storage
- Entertainment
- Music
- Paid parking
- Rural
- Toilets
- Urban
Sustainability
- Public transport links
Races at event
- Sun 5 Oct
- #1 of 3
Chester Racecourse, Chester
Marathon
09:00
Age 18 & over
£60-£66
- 26.2 miles road running + 696 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- #2 of 3
Chester Racecourse, Chester > Canal Street, Chester
Metric Marathon
10:10
Age 18 & over
£50-£56
- 26.2 km road running + 532 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- #3 of 3
Chester Racecourse, Chester
Mini Marathon
10:20
All ages
£10-£15
- 1 mile road running