Sun 17 May 2026 Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Fun Run

The Fun Run is open to anyone wanting to take part, and is aimed primarily at children. Taking place within the racecourse, finishers will receive a medal, t-shirt, race number, drink and treat.

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  • Sun 17 May 2026
Chester Racecourse, Chester
Fun Run

09:20

All ages

£10

  • 1 mile road running

Event overview

Whatever your reason for running, you'll be supported all the way to achieve half marathon greatness.

This event is part of Essar Chester Half Marathon and Fun Run.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Paid parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Route

  • 1 lap
  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Mass start
  • Out and back
  • Sweeper
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating

Sustainability

  • Public transport links

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • Training plan
  • T-shirt

Entries

  • All ages
  • Entries open
  • Collect race pack
  • Event merch available
  • Series discount
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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

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