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SUMMARY:MBNA Chester Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The MBNA Chester Marathon is one of the UK’s most popular run
 ning events\, attracting thousands of runners each year. Voted repeatedly a
 s one of the UK’s best road marathons\, the event offers a fast\, friendl
 y\, and professionally organised race experience through the historic stree
 ts of Chester and the surrounding countryside.\nKey Details\n\n\nDate & Tim
 e: Sunday 11 October 2026\, 9:00 AM\n\n\nLocation: Chester Racecourse\, Che
 ster\n\n\nEvent Type: Marathon (26.2 miles) & Metric Marathon (26.2 km)\n\n
 \nOrganiser: Active Leisure Events\n\n\nRace Description\nThe MBNA Chester 
 Marathon is a race that blends history\, scenery\, and PB potential. Starti
 ng and finishing at Chester Racecourse\, runners pass through the historic 
 city centre before heading out into the beautiful Cheshire countryside and 
 across the border into Wales.\nThe course is fast and largely flat\, making
  it ideal for first-time marathoners and seasoned runners alike. The event 
 is known for its exceptional organisation\, welcoming atmosphere\, and supp
 ortive marshals. Alongside the marathon\, the Metric Marathon offers a uniq
 ue 26.2 km distance\, perfect for those building towards a full marathon.\n
 What’s Included\n\n\nBespoke finisher medal and technical t-shirt\n\n\nCh
 ip timing with live tracking\n\n\nUKA-licensed\, professionally measured co
 urse\n\n\nWater\, gels\, and nutrition stations along the route\n\n\nPacers
  to help you hit your target time\n\n\nBag drop and event village at Cheste
 r Racecourse\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\nParking: Available at and aro
 und Chester Racecourse.\n\n\nTransport: Chester is well connected by road a
 nd rail\, with regular services from Liverpool and Manchester.\n\n\nAge Lim
 it: Minimum age 18 years for marathon\, 17 years for Metric Marathon.\n\n\n
 Cut-Off Time: 6 hours.\n\n\nCharity: Official charity partners include loca
 l and national causes\, with runners encouraged to fundraise.\n\n\nSign Up 
 NowJoin thousands of runners at one of the UK’s most loved marathons. Whe
 ther you’re aiming for your first 26.2 miles or chasing a new PB\, the MB
 NA Chester Marathon delivers an unforgettable race day experience.
LOCATION:Chester\, UK
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DTSTART:20261011T080000Z
DTEND:20261011T160000Z
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