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Chester Ultra 50

Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom • 28 Feb 2026

Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile trail ultramarathon based in and around Chester, with start and finish at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The route uses the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trail, passing Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and Tarporley for a scenic, well-marked course with around 849m of ascent. The race features seven checkpoints, live GPS tracking, and a cupless policy; runners must carry mandatory kit and may not drop bags. With a 17-hour cut-off and a 500-entrant cap, it combines challenging terrain with a supportive checkpoint network, and it’s eligible for ITRA and UTMB performance indexing. It’s part of GB Ultras’ 50 Mile Slam and Grand Slam. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Ellesmere Port

Race information

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UTMB 50K UTMB 100M
50 mi
849 m+
50 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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