The MBNA Chester Metric Marathon is the UK's original Metric Marathon (26.6km) and forms part of the MBNA Chester Marathon weekend which won the UK's best marathon 3 years in a row.
It's a great challenge for half marathon runners and an ideal stepping stone if you're aiming for a full marathon in the future. This event Sells Out every year, enter early to avoid disappointment, especially if you are after the 2025 Chester Triple Medal! You won't want to miss the amazing race day atmosphere.
The event boasts a lively city centre start and finish, with a route that passes all Chester's iconic landmarks, then heads out into the Cheshire countryside, where they will meet up with the full marathon runners, returning to Chester along the banks of the River Dee for an unforgettable finish and all the enthusiasm you could ask for from the Cestrian supporters who line the course to cheer you on.
We will support you We would love to run through your ideas with you and can help with advice on all aspects of your fundraising activities from organising and promotion to helping you to maximise the money you raise.
You can also get T-Shirts, balloons, collection tins and pin badges as well as posters and leaflets to help brand your event. An authorisation letter from us can be very handy for getting raffle prizes and booking venues and we can provide a template letter to approach potential donors.
We always love to share your event details on social media, before and after the day so please don’t forget to take lots of photos.
