Chester Ultra 100 Mile

Event Details

The Chester Ultra 100 is a 102-mile (164 km) trail running event with 1590 meters of ascent, held in Chester. The race has an entry limit of 400 participants and a 32-hour overall cut-off time. The entry fee is £209 for unaffiliated runners and £207 for UK Athletics-affiliated or Trail Running Association members.

Route & Checkpoints

The well-marked course follows regional trails including the Sandstone Trail, the Marches Way along the River Dee, and passes Helsby Hill, Frodsham, Beeston Castle, Delamere Forest, and the Bridgewater Canal. There are 12 checkpoints along the route providing refreshments like water, juice, cola, Tailwind, sandwiches, salted potatoes, fruit, snacks, pasta, and soup. Vegan and vegetarian options are available. Specific checkpoints have strict cut-off times.

Participant Information

Entrants must be at least 20 years old on race day and must have previously completed an organised ultramarathon of at least 50 miles. A single pacer is permitted from the halfway point (Frodsham Parish Hall) onwards. Support crews are welcome at most checkpoints, but are not permitted at Checkpoints 7, 10, and 12 due to parking and safety restrictions.

Participants must carry mandatory kit at all times, including a waterproof jacket, base layer, headtorch, survival bag, and a supplied GPS tracker. Random kit checks will be conducted. One drop bag is permitted for use at Checkpoints 6 and 11, which are at the same location.

The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules. It awards ITRA and UTMB mountain performance index points (allocation to be confirmed). Finishers receive a belt buckle: gold for top 100, silver for places 100-200, and bronze for 201+. The race also features live online GPS tracking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.