MBNA Chester Marathon charity places

The multi-award winning and sell-out MBNA Chester Marathon has developed an enviable reputation with runners of all levels and abilities.

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. 

Organised by runners for runners, this aims to be the 'perfect race'; a premier quality, competitively priced race which caters for the needs of runners of all abilities and speeds, combined with friendliness and personal touches which are unique to this event series. A rare Metric Marathon and Mini Marathon make the day exciting and inclusive for all abilities!

The event will once again host the England Athletics Age Group Masters Marathon Championship and be a qualifying race for the Abbott WMM Age Group World Championships.

Highlights

• Multi-award winning headline marathon
• UK's Best Marathon Up to 5,000 Runners (2018, 2019, 2020)
• 6th largest marathon in the UK
• Now in it's 15th year!
• Stunning city centre start and finish
• Qualifying race for the Abbott WMM Age Group World Championships
• England Athletics Age Group Masters Marathon Championship qualifier
• Run in city and countryside in both England and Wales
• Metric Marathon (26.2K) and Mini Marathon on the same day
• Part of the Chester Triple series for an extra challenge medal
• Free, monthly, paced training runs and training seminars