Chester Ultra 50
Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom • 27 Feb 2027
Chester Ultra 50
The Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile trail ultramarathon held on Saturday 27th February 2027 in the Chester area. The 11th edition covers approximately 849 m of ascent, has 750 places and a 17 hour cut-off. Entry fees are listed at £129 (unaffiliated) and £127 (affiliated).
The route links sections of the Sandstone Trail and the North Cheshire Way and passes through canal towpath, Delamere Forest, Frodsham and Helsby Hill. The course is waymarked and supported by seven checkpoints. Checkpoint 1 is water only; other checkpoints provide drinks, food options including vegan and vegetarian choices, and medical or first aid cover. Live GPS tracking is used for competitor location.
The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association, held under UK Athletics rules and awards ITRA and UTMB mountain performance index points. Entrants must be at least 20 years old and have previously completed an organised marathon-distance event. No pacers or support runners are permitted and no dropbags may be left at the venue. Dogs are not permitted at the start/finish or checkpoints except service dogs.
Start and finish are at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, Athletics Track, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9LB. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and includes items such as a waterproof coat with sealed seams, a long-sleeved base layer, at least 1 litre of water capacity, a charged mobile phone in waterproof covering, a foil blanket, a headtorch (minimum 75 lumens), a secondary torch and a whistle. Medal awards vary by finishing position. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.