Sun 5 Oct 2025 Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester Mini Marathon

The Mini Marathon 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 5 Oct 2025
Chester Racecourse, Chester
Mini Marathon

10:20

All ages

£10-£15

  • 1 mile road running

Event overview

As the 6th largest marathon in the UK and three-time winner of the UK’s Best Marathon, it is also the only marathon in the UK that spans across both England and Wales. The route takes in the beautiful surrounding landscapes and villages that both countries have to offer.

This event is part of MBNA Chester Marathon and Metric Marathon.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event
  • Wheelchair users

Location

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

Route

  • Cut off time
  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Mass start
  • Out and back
  • Sweeper
  • Traffic free

Sustainability

  • Public transport links

What's included

  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • Technical t-shirt

Entries

  • All ages
  • Entries open
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
  • Race pack by post
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Other races at event

  • Sun 5 Oct
  • #1 of 0
Chester Racecourse, Chester
Marathon

09:00

Age 18 & over

£60-£66

  • 26.2 miles road running + 696 ft ascent
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • #2 of 0
Chester Racecourse, Chester > Canal Street, Chester
Metric Marathon

10:10

Age 18 & over

£50-£56

  • 26.2 km road running + 532 ft ascent

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