Chester Marathon, Half and 10K

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A race day that looks this good from every angle 🧡

Early Bird entries for the 2027 Essar Chester Half Marathon end tonight, so now's your chance to lock in the lowest price 👀

Enter now: https://t.co/ho2EWKIb4S

[Chester Marathon, Half and 10K @chestermarathon]

Future marathoners start somewhere 👀🏅

The 2026 MBNA Chester Mini Marathon is the perfect opportunity for young runners and families to experience the excitement of race day, earn a medal and create some unforgettable memories 🙌

Entries now open 🎟️

[Chester Marathon, Half and 10K @chestermarathon]

The support. The atmosphere. The final push to the finish 🙌

There’s nothing quite like running through the crowds in Chester on race day 🤩

Who's already counting down to October? 👀

[Chester Marathon, Half and 10K @chestermarathon]

The medal is great, but it's the feeling that comes with it 🏅🙌

The hard work is done, the challenge is complete and the finish line has been crossed.

That's what race day is all about 🔥

[Chester Marathon, Half and 10K @chestermarathon]

Entries for the 2026 MBNA Chester Mini Marathon are now OPEN 🏅🙌

Join us on Sunday 11th October for a fun-filled mile around Chester Racecourse and experience the excitement of one of Chester's biggest race weekends 🤩

Every participant will receive a race t-shirt, medal and plenty of encouragement along the way.

[Chester Marathon, Half and 10K @chestermarathon]

📣 4 MONTHS TO GO 📣

Race day is getting closer for the 2026 MBNA Chester Marathon & Metric Marathon 🏁

The excitement is building - start lines, crowds & that finish line feeling are nearly here 🙌

Big race energy is coming to Chester, are you in? 👇

[Chester Marathon, Half and 10K @chestermarathon]

📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE

Please note that all free group training runs will now start at 9am, unless stated otherwise.

Our meeting point remains the same:
📍 The Little Roodee Car Park, Chester (CH1 1SL)

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday and getting the miles in together 💜

[Chester Marathon, Half and 10K @chestermarathon]

We're still thinking about the weekend 🤩

Here are a few of our favourite finish line moments 👏

[Chester Marathon, Half and 10K @chestermarathon]

Two down. One to go.

The finish line of the 2026 MBNA Chester Marathon & Metric Marathon is getting closer, and with it, that well-earned Chester Triple medal 🙌🔥

Who's counting down the days?

[Chester Marathon, Half and 10K @chestermarathon]

Well done to every triathlete and aquabiker who took on the 2026 Chester Triathlon yesterday 🏊🚴🏃🙌

From first-timers to experienced racers, it was fantastic to see so many of you out on course.

Enjoy that post-race feeling — you've earned it 🏅🔥

[Chester Marathon, Half and 10K @chestermarathon]

2026 Chester Triathlon 🌊🚴🏃‍♂️

Swim. Bike. Run.

Huge performances and incredible determination across every stage of the race 🔥

[Chester Marathon, Half and 10K @chestermarathon]

📣 GOOD LUCK TRIATHLETES 📣 

Tomorrow is race day and we hope you are just as excited as we are for the 2026 Chester Triathlon!

All the hard work is done, now it’s time to soak it all in - you’ve got this 🎉

[Chester Marathon, Half and 10K @chestermarathon]

Race day weather update ☁️🏊🚴🏃

Dry, cloudy conditions are forecast for the 2026 Chester Triathlon, with temperatures rising from around 13°C at the start to 20°C later in the day 🙌

Looking good for a day of racing 🔥

[Chester Marathon, Half and 10K @chestermarathon]

Not long now 🏊🚴🏃

As we get ready for the 2026 Chester Triathlon this weekend, here's a look back at some of the highlights from last year 🙌

Great racing, brilliant support and plenty of memorable moments along the way 🔥

Who's getting excited for race day? 👀

[Chester Marathon, Half and 10K @chestermarathon]

Race week reminder 🏊🚴🏃

With seven swim wave starts at this year's Chester Triathlon, it's important to know your wave before race day 👀

Your swim hat colour indicates your swim wave, while your bike/run number colour indicates your race distance.

Check the graphic and get race-day ready 🙌