Chester Marathon, Half and 10K

Good luck to everyone taking on the 2026 MBNA Chester Marathon & Metric Marathon tomorrow 💙

Whether you’re chasing a PB, running for a cause, or trying a new distance, enjoy the support and be proud of getting here.

We’ll be cheering you on 🙌

Entries are now open for the 2027 MBNA Chester Marathon & Metric Marathon 🙌

Complete the 10K, Half and either the Marathon or Metric in 2027 to earn your Chester Triple Medal 🏅

Enter now: activeleisureevents.co.uk/marathon

Your final weather check for the MBNA Chester Marathon & Metric Marathon on Sunday 11th October 🌤️

Keep an eye on any changes to the forecast, plan your kit, and bring something to put on after your run 🙌

Goody bag packing is underway in Chester 👏

A huge thank you to everyone helping us get ready for the 2026 MBNA Chester Marathon & Metric Marathon on Sunday 11th October.

We can’t wait to welcome you all 🙌

Joining us for the MBNA Chester Marathon or Metric Marathon on Sunday 11th October? 🚗

Check the parking information, plan your journey, and allow plenty of time to arrive.

Save this post for race morning 📍

Race day timings for Sunday! ⏰

With the 2026 MBNA Chester Marathon & Metric Marathon just around the corner, make sure you're familiar with the key timings ahead of the big day 🙌

Take a look, save this post for reference, and make sure you're ready for Sunday! 🏃

Your route for Sunday 🗺️💙

Whether you’re taking on the MBNA Chester Marathon or Metric Marathon, get familiar with the course ahead of race day and know what to expect along the way 🙌

Save this one for Sunday, and we’ll see you on the start line! 🏃

The Hospice of the Good Shepherd - our Charity of the Year would like to wish the best of luck to everyone taking part in the Chester Marathon & Metric Marathon this weekend 🩵

Our pacers are ready to help you stay on track this Sunday! 🏃‍♂️⏱️

Look out for the high-vis yellow tops and pacer rackets at the MBNA Chester Marathon, with pacers covering finish times from 3:00 to 5:00 hours 🙌

Find your target time, settle into your pace and let them help you through those 26.2 miles 💙

Your 2026 MBNA Chester Marathon & Metric Marathon medal and finisher top are here 👀🏅

One race day. Two distances. A medal and top to remember it by 💙

Who’s ready to earn theirs? 👏

ONE WEEK TO GO! 🏃

Just one week until thousands of runners take on the sold-out 2026 MBNA Chester Marathon & Metric Marathon 🙌

The training is almost done, the countdown is on and race day is getting seriously close.

See you on Sunday 11th October! 🏅

Say hello to Simon, one of the fantastic runners from Innospec gearing up for the 2026 MBNA Chester Marathon & Metric Marathon on Sunday 11th October 👏

He’s taking on a 26-day running challenge in support of Stick ’n’ Step, with the Metric Marathon as his finale and extra fundraising support from Innospec along the way.

Wishing you the very best of luck, Simon! Enjoy every mile and we’ll see you in Chester 🙌

Every great race has an even better support crew... or running buddy 🙌

Whether you're chasing a PB or just enjoying the miles together, the Essar Chester Half Marathon is always better with friends.

Who's on your start line in 2027? 🧡

Some race day moments never get old 🏊🚴🏃

The atmosphere, the challenge and that feeling of crossing the finish line 🙌

Some finishes say it all 🙌

Whether it's arms in the air, a huge roar or simply crossing the line, every runner celebrates in their own way after months of training.

That's what makes marathon day so special 🤩

Nothing beats the final run to the finish 🙌

The crowds get louder, the finish gantry gets closer, and every mile suddenly feels worth it 🤩

That's what race day is all about 🏅

Three events. One city. One very special medal 🏅

With the final event now on the horizon, we can't wait to see so many of you completing the Chester Triple and collecting that well-earned medal this autumn 🙌

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: activeleisureevents.co.uk/half-marathon

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? 👀

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 🏅🔥