England, UK · Mini Marathon (~ 1 mile) · Marathon
Chester Marathon
Chester Marathon is a Mini Marathon (~ 1 mile) and marathon event held in Chester, England, UK. It was last held on October 11, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Chester, England
Race details
- Last held
- October 11, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Chester, England, UK
- Distances
- Mini Marathon (~ 1 mile), Marathon
- Registration
- ale.niftyentries.com
- Official website
- activeleisureevents.co.uk
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 29, 2026: waitlist
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $69 (from ale.niftyentries.com, checked September 29, 2026)
- Start time
- 9:00 AM
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; Not a Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 54°F at the start, 67% humidity, 18 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 29, 2026)
About the Chester Marathon
A large closed-road marathon that starts and finishes at Chester Racecourse and crosses the England-Wales border, known as a fast, mostly flat autumn course.
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Chester Marathon: common questions
- When is the Chester Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Chester Marathon held?
- In Chester, England, UK.
- What distances does the Chester Marathon offer?
- Mini Marathon (~ 1 mile) and Marathon.
- How do I register for the Chester Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ale.niftyentries.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Chester Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 29, 2026: waitlist. Listed fee for the longest distance, $69 (from ale.niftyentries.com, checked September 29, 2026).
- What time does the Chester Marathon start?
- 9:00 AM.
- What is the course like at the Chester Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; Not a Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Chester Marathon?
- about 54°F at the start, 67% humidity, 18 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 29, 2026).
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