Route

Race Route 

Our spectacular marathon route is both historic and scenic. We expect some fast times over this stunning course on closed roads. The route will be the same as in 2011 except for some changes at the racecourse to improve the finish.

Runners leave the racecourse and head into the City centre passing  the Town Hall, Cathedral, split level Middle Ages "Rows", Eastgate Clock, Amphitheatre and through the Roman Walls four times before heading out of the City across the Old Dee Bridge.
The route then leaves Chester past the Duke of Westminster's estate, through Pulford, before crossing the border into Wales and the villages of Lavister and Rossett.
Keeping to the flat and rural lanes runners complete a small loop before entering the historic village of Holt. Then crossing the ancient Roman bridge at Farndon to return to England and the home stretch running through Churton, Aldford and Huntington.
On re-entering the City, runners pass the River Dee along the Groves and Castle Drive before a triumphant finish at the racecourse! There is only 101m of climb on the whole route.
The route is largely flat with some short hills or gradual climbs which are predominantly in the second half of the course.
You can also view the route on MapMyRun or Garmin Connect.

There are detailed maps of each zone:   Zone 1        Zone 2        Zone 3        Zone 4         Zone 5        Zone 6