MBNA Chester Marathon

The MBNA multi-award winning Chester Marathon will be held on 5 October and is the only international marathon from this historical city.

Runner’s World runners have previously voted the Chester Marathon as the UK’s best marathon and best road marathon.  With an enviable reputation with runners of all levels and abilities, it is also the only marathon in the UK that spans across both England and Wales.

Race day will also include the 26.2km MBNA Chester Metric Marathon and the MBNA Chester Mini-Marathon.

After crossing the finish line, relax and refuel at one of Chester's many restaurants, or enjoy a celebratory drink with a choice of bars and pubs across the city.

If you're planning to make a weekend of it, there are also plenty of great places to stay in Chester to suit every budget.

Travelling into the city for the event? Take a look at our guide to parking in Chester to help you plan your visit in advance.

Full race details and route information available via the 'Website' button above.