Results & Live Tracking — MBNA Chester Marathon 2026
On 11 October 2026, Chester runs across two countries.
Results on the official website.
Results & Live →The MBNA Chester Marathon is the fifth largest marathon in the UK and a three-time winner of the UK's Best Marathon. The 2026 edition takes place on Sunday 11 October, based at Chester Racecourse.
The route passes the city's iconic landmarks, heads out into the Cheshire and North Wales countryside, then returns along the banks of the River Dee. It is the only marathon that runs through both England and Wales.
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MBNA Chester Marathon 2026 results
Results of the MBNA Chester Marathon 2026 are published on the official Chester Marathon website.
Programme 2026: marathon, Metric Marathon and Mini Marathon
Across two countries and back along the Dee
After a lively city-centre start, the course passes Chester's Roman walls and cathedral, then heads into the Cheshire and North Wales countryside before returning along the River Dee.
The Metric Marathon follows the same route and meets the full marathon runners in the Cheshire countryside. The finish event village is on the Little Roodee.
Key facts about the MBNA Chester Marathon 2026
| Race | Start | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon 09:00 | 9:00 a.m. | 26.2 miles · 6-hour cut-off |
| Metric Marathon 10:10 | 10:10 a.m. | 26.6 km |
| Start | Chester Racecourse | The Roodee, CH1 2LY |
| Ranking | 5th largest UK marathon | Three-time UK's Best Marathon |
Frequently asked questions about the MBNA Chester Marathon 2026
Where can I find the results and live tracking of the MBNA Chester Marathon 2026?
Results and live tracking are available on the official Chester Marathon website. You can also find more race results in the athletics section.
When is the MBNA Chester Marathon 2026?
The MBNA Chester Marathon takes place on Sunday 11 October 2026.
What time does the marathon start?
The marathon starts at 9:00 a.m. from Chester Racecourse. The Metric Marathon starts at 10:10 a.m.
Where is the start and finish?
The marathon starts at Chester Racecourse (the Roodee). The finish event village is based on the Little Roodee, on Castle Drive, near Chester Castle.
Does the marathon really cross into Wales?
Yes. The route passes Chester's landmarks, heads out into the Cheshire and North Wales countryside and returns along the banks of the River Dee, making it the only marathon that runs through both England and Wales.
What is the cut-off time?
There is a 6-hour cut-off because of road closures.
What is the Metric Marathon?
The Metric Marathon, at 26.6 km, is the UK's original metric marathon and a stepping stone for half marathon runners. It meets the full marathon runners in the Cheshire countryside and shares the return along the River Dee.
How big is the event?
The MBNA Chester Marathon is the fifth largest marathon in the UK, a three-time winner of the UK's Best Marathon and a Racecheck GOLD rated event.
Is it a qualifying race?
Yes. It hosts the England and Welsh Athletics Age Group Masters Championships and is an Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championships qualifying race.