Sun 17 May 2026
Chester, Cheshire, UK
Essar Chester Half Marathon and Fun Run
One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate over 40 years of running in Chester!
2 races
Event overview
Whatever your reason for running, you'll be supported all the way to achieve half marathon greatness.
Event details
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Families
- Fancy dress
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Traders at event
Location
- Bag storage
- Entertainment
- Music
- Paid parking
- Rural
- Toilets
- Urban
Sustainability
- Public transport links
Do it for charity
Looking to do this event for charity? See charity places to secure a place or join a team with your own place.
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- Sun 17 May 2026
- #1 of 2
Chester Racecourse, Chester > Chester Town Hall, Chester
Half Marathon
09:00
Age 17 & over
£38.40-£52
- 13.1 miles road running + 355 ft ascent