- 14 May 2012
Over 4,000 runners and an army of
spectators took to the streets of Chester and South Wirral on
Sunday for the Cheshire Oaks Chester Half Marathon.
The event, now in its 31st year, has been
hailed as a 'fantastic success story' for the city and the
organisers say the brand new course with its Town Hall Square
finish has been given a big thumbs up from the competitors. Read more...
- 02 Apr 2012
Thanks to the fifty runners who joined us yesterday for the
training run, in perfect weather conditions. We've booked the
same for race day! Most achieved the target ten miles and
lots of us ran further than we've ever run before. Well
done. Read more...
- 04 Mar 2012
Lots of enthusiastic runners turned
up on a damp Sunday morning 4 March at Total Fitness to participate
in the latest training run.
Runners split into a variety of
groups designed to suit their level of fitness and experience. Some
did up to 8 miles, whilst others ran for 1 hour at a slower
pace. Read more...
- 02 Mar 2012
The mother of a child who suffered terrible burns in a caravan
fire last year is to run the Cheshire Oaks Chester Half Marathon to
raise funds for her daughter's future treatment.
"I intend to run the 13.1 mile race dressed as a princess," says
Laura Taylor, 25, of Flint. Read more...
- 05 Feb 2012
Apologies but the training run on 5 February 2012 has been
cancelled due to poor weather conditions.
Read more...
- 24 Jan 2012
The organisers of the Chester Half Marathon have
announced the signing of a major new sponsor for the event.
"We are delighted to welcome Cheshire Oaks who
will be the title sponsor for the event," said Race Organiser Chris
Hulse. "Their support will help us move forward with the race
as it moves into an exciting new phase. Read more...
- 10 Jan 2012
Boasting a brand new course and city centre finish, the 2012
Chester Half Marathon is celebrating 30 years of success.
"The Chester Half Marathon is a long established and very
popular race," says Race Organiser Andy White. "The race's
excellent reputation is due to the hard work and commitment of West
Cheshire Athletics Club who have organised the event for the last
15 years. Read more...
- 12 Dec 2011
Both the 2012 Chester Half Marathon and the 2012 MBNA Chester
Marathon are now open for online entries.
Read more...