Cheshire

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tatton-park-5-and-10k-half-marathon"><a href="https://www.tatton10k.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tatton Park 5 and 10K + half marathon</a></h2>



<p>The vast, wild expanse of <a href="https://www.tatton10k.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tatton Park</a> has become an enduringly popular spot for runners to test their stamina, with runs in almost every month of the year; the next ones include <strong>3 Jan, 7 Feb, 7 March, 18 April</strong>  &#8211; perfect for beginners or anyone dusting off the Christmas chocolate. Looking for a heftier challenge? The biggie at this iconic sprawl is the <a href="https://www.runtatton.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Run Tatton Half Marathon</a> on <strong>Sun 8 Nov</strong> 2026. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cheshire-spring-half-marathon"><a href="https://www.runthrough.co.uk/event/cheshire-spring-half-marathon-march-2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cheshire Spring Half Marathon</a></h2>



<p>On&nbsp;<strong>Sun 15 March</strong>, Knutsford’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.runthrough.co.uk/event/cheshire-spring-half-marathon-march-2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cheshire Spring Half Marathon</a>&nbsp;gives wellness a sweatier spin.&nbsp;Taking place around Knutsford&#8217;s Cheshire County Showground, the route cuts through the quiet backroads of Pickmere and Arley Green, a rare road-closed ribbon of flat, fast tarmac built for PB hunters and first-timers with something to prove. Expect buoyant crowds and the kind of low-key camaraderie that keeps runners of every stripe coming back for more. Places: £42. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-chester-10k"><a href="https://ale.niftyentries.com/chester10K" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chester 10K</a></h2>



<p>Now in its ninth year, this multi-award-winning, always-sold-out 10K returns on <strong>8 March 2026</strong> as the opening race of the 2026 Chester Triple Medal Series — and it remains&nbsp;<em>the</em>&nbsp;city run to beat. Chester’s only urban 10K, it’s widely regarded as the North West’s standout city-centre race, drawing everyone from speed-chasers to enthusiastic first-timers. The course launches from Nuns Road beside the iconic Chester Racecourse before sweeping out of the city and looping near the pretty village of Mollington, and winding through Chester’s historic core, past the Victorian Town Hall and Medieval Cathedral, towards a showstopper finish beneath the famed Eastgate Clock. No wonder it sells out every single year<strong>.</strong> Places from £34. And a little later (<strong>17 May</strong>) in the spring, is the <a href="https://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/half-marathon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Half Marathon</a> &#8211; another one to tick off your running bucket list, pounding the streets of this under-the-radar city. From £38.</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wilmslow-running-festival"><a href="https://wilmslowrunningfestival.niftyentries.com/Wilmslow-Running-Festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wilmslow Running Festival</a></h2>



<p>Prepare for a full-throttle day of running, cheering and all-out good vibes at the Waters Wilmslow Running Festival on <strong>22 March</strong> — home to the iconic Wilmslow Half Marathon and its 10K counterpart. Both routes are famed for their smooth, rapid terrain, ideal for anyone hunting down that elusive PB. There&#8217;s also the brilliant fun run for any one, of any ability. Fun run: £8; 10K: £25; Half marathon: £35. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cheshire-triathlon-nantwich"><a href="https://uktriathlon.co.uk/events/cheshire-triathlon?gad_campaignid=20505015503&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADucSE_25VftNU_j_UJgMWQTgwyM-&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA3L_JBhAlEiwAlcWO59Ic7BJ46pR4UQ0M1tzsC57974uKGm0TZku_daeEmkwzO6GNE2GK8hoCh3wQAvD_BwE&amp;hsa_acc=5220509077&amp;hsa_ad=&amp;hsa_cam=20499977481&amp;hsa_grp=&amp;hsa_kw=&amp;hsa_mt=&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_src=x&amp;hsa_tgt=&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;utm_campaign=North%20West%20%2F%20Cheshire%202023&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_term=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cheshire Triathlon, Nantwich</a></h2>



<p>A favourite in the fitness calendar for over 30 years, the Cheshire Triathlon (<strong>Sun 10 May</strong>) draws everyone from complete beginners to seasoned club athletes. Competitors start with an outdoor swim in the UK’s only heated inland brine pool, before cycling through the countryside, and finishing with a grass run around Barony Park, with chip timing and a finisher’s medal for all. Young athletes can also take part in the Cheshire UK Kids Fun Duathlon on Saturday for ages 5–16. Places start from £67.</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cholmondeley-multisport-event"><a href="https://www.castleraceseries.com/events/cholmondeley-castle/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cholmondeley Multisport Event</a></h2>



<p>As the weather warms up, there’s the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.castleraceseries.com/events/cholmondeley-castle/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cholmondeley Multisport Event</a> on&nbsp;<strong>20–21 June</strong> &#8211; an epic race weekend held in the grounds of Cholmondeley Castle. Choose from triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.castleraceseries.com/disciplines/run/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">run</a>, then select the distance of your choice on a course hugging scenic estate trails, with views of the Peckforton Hills and Beeston.&nbsp;Prices start from £35 for the Triathlon for 9-10 year olds; £45 for 1 mile swim; £35 for 10K run; half marathon is £45; marathon is £65; or there&#8217;s the ridiculously hardy Le Bastion Iron Tri XXL &#8211; 3.8km/180km/42km for £400.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-delamere-forest-wildwood-trail-series"><a href="https://bigcowsports.com/delamere-forest-wildwood-trail-series-half-marathon-10k/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Delamere Forest Wildwood Trail Series</a></h2>



<p>Lose yourself in the wild at the Delamere Forest Wildwood Trail Series, home to the Cheshire Half Marathon and 10K (<strong>Sun 27 Sep 2026</strong>) along twisting forest trails and rolling terrain. Pick your challenge — Half Marathon or 10K — and navigate a mix of marked tracks, technical sections, and jaw-dropping views, whether you’re hunting a PB or just craving a dose of nature. Beginners are welcome, and for those who can’t leave their four-legged companions behind, there’s a canicross option too. 10K: £22; Half marathon: £32. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-chester-marathon"><a href="https://ale.niftyentries.com/chestermarathon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chester Marathon</a></h2>



<p>The multi-award-winning MBNA Chester Marathon returns on <strong>11 Oct 2026</strong>, and it’s a race with a reputation that precedes it. Ranked as the UK’s fifth-largest marathon and three-time winner of the UK’s Best Marathon, it’s also the only marathon that crosses the border between England and Wales, taking runners through charming villages and rolling countryside in both countries. From £55. </p>



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