The next Chester 10K is on Sunday 10th March 2019.

To enter please click the "Enter Now" button.

To enter the 10k race, you must be 15 or over on race day.

If you live in the UK, and entered more than 4 weeks before the race, your race pack will be posted out to you two weeks before the race.  For those living outside the UK and those entering later, race packs will be available for collection on the day before or on the morning of the race.  Please see the race information for full details.

Our race charity for 2018 is Claire House Children's Hospice. You can of course run for any charity of your choosing.  

Yes we welcome runners in fancy dress. Why not run as a Roman Centurion? It would be great to see the streets of Chester full of Centurions again!
We do ask that you are considerate to your fellow runners, and don't wear a costume that might be obstructive or dangerous to others.

There is no relay class at this event.

Unfortunately there won't be a fun run at the Chester 10K.

The races are run under UK Athletics rules.

There will be kilometre markers, every kilometre.

There won't be pacers at this race.

There are ample toilets at the start all clearly signed.  There will also be toilets at the drink station and at the finish. 

Draft results will be posted online soon after the race, and final results will be available no later than two weeks after the race.

There is a variety of different accommodation in Chester which can be found through internet searches, on www.visitchester.com or by calling 0845 647 7868.

We want disabled athletes to have a safe and enjoyable race. If you have a disability please contact Andy  so we can understand your needs.

There is not a wheelchair race, but accompanied wheelchairs, visually impaired and learning disabled athletes have all competed successfully in our past events. Choose your start position with care, to avoid jostling it is usually safer to line up at the back of the race - we have chip timing so your race time won't be affected. Let us know and we will endeavour to make your race run smoothly.

There are some speed bumps on the course.

 If an athlete needs a carer or guide to accompany them during the race, the carer is entitled to a free place in the race. To apply for this, or if you have any questions about the suitability of the route, contact Andy.

We suggest that spectators watch the start and then make the 10 minute walk to the finish.

There is limited access out on the course, as the roads are closed for the athletes.

The Chester 10K starts near the Northgate Arena on Victoria Rd, Chester CH2 2AU.

Prices will be announced later in the year.

Chester 10K is a running event and for runners' safety the roads are closed by permission of the council. The race cut off time is 90 minutes. Roads will re-open in line with this pace. If you fall behind this pace, for your own safety you may be asked to withdraw from the race.

Runners who fail to reach halfway (at the Mollington Court junction) by 10:25 may need to get into the sweep bus, for their own safety.

Times for runners who finish over the cut off will not be listed on the final results.

No, it is your choice whether to run for charity or not. Many runners do choose to run for a charity, and we expect our races this year to raise over £1m for local and national charities. Our official race charity is Claire House Children's Hospice, read more about Claire House here.

In common with the vast majority of races we do not offer refunds or deferrals. However, you can transfer your entry to another runner. To do this, at no extra cost, please visit Nifty Entries and choose transfer my entry, or email Linda who will be happy to help you.

As the race is run on fully closed roads, headphones are permitted under UK Athletics rules. It's still important to be able to hear your fellow runners, and instructions from marshals, therefore we recommend "open ear" bone conduction headphones for enjoyment and safety. 

If you do wear in ear headphones, please leave one out so you can hear the sounds around you.

No, it is not possible to run with a buggy, or with a dog.

The Chester 10K can be seen here.  The route is on fully closed roads.  

There will be a water station at approximately half way and water for all runners at the finish. Water will be in 330ml sports cap bottles. 

There will be toilets on the route, at the drink station.

There will be baggage storage in the Northgate Arena. Please collect your bags after the race by 11:30am.

There will be food and drink available in the leisure centre and in Chester City Centre near the finish.

City Centre Parking 

There is ample parking in Chester city centre car parks, and other local car parks, within easy walking distance of the start. These car parks will charge a variety of fees dependent on the length of time vehicles are parked. Further details of car park locations and the fees charged can be found here.

Northgate Arena car park will not be open for runners to use.

Disabled parking is available in the Northgate Arena car park close to the start, see more information on Disabled Go. 

The finish is about half a mile from the start. Disability parking and facilities are shown on this map.

There are accessible toilets in the Northgate Areana at the start, see more information on Disabled Go.

Disability parking and facilities in the city centre are shown on this map.

Chester is a destination city in its own right, with lots to do.

There is fantastic shopping with superior high-street stores and boutiques.

Enjoy a taste of history walking round our famous Roman walls, visiting the Roman amphitheatre and seeing the unique Rows (dating from Medieval times).

Combine sightseeing and spectating with a stroll along the River Dee.

If you get hungry there are numerous restaurants, pubs and delicatessens to suit all tastes. All this in easy walking distance.

If you want to venture just outside the City, look out for Chester Zoo, the Blue Planet Aquarium or the Cheshire Oaks outlet village.

Take a look at Visit Chester for lots more ideas.