2026 MBNA Chester 10K

Join us at the MBNA Chester 10K - 8th March 2026

The MBNA Chester 10K is the only city based 10K in Chester. Don't miss your chance to start your 2026 Chester Triple Medal journey. The 9th edition of this multi-award winning and sell out event is a great introductory race for new runners and an ideal stepping stone if you're aiming for a half marathon in the future.

The event boasts a lively city centre start and finish, with a route that passes many of Chester's iconic landmarks. Runners will head north-west out of the City, through the picturesque village of Mollington before returning to the heart of Chester for a spectacular finish, with all the enthusiasm you could ask for from the Cestrian supporters, under a backdrop of the Eastgate Clock.

WHATEVER YOUR REASON FOR RUNNING, WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE GREATNESS

Before race day you'll receive:

• Access to training plans to support your running journey
• Support and advice, including free training runs to keep you motivated
• Your personalised race pack including your race number and timing chip sent to you in the post (runners from outside the UK need to collect their race numbers from our Help Desk on race weekend)
• Exclusive offers and competitions from our sponsors right from the moment you sign up
• Dedicated fundraising partner with GoFundMe to help you achieve your charitable fundraising goals
• Access to our friendly and supportive social community on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, who are happy to answer any of your running queries, including past and present pacers
• FREE runner to runner transfers - should you no longer be able to take part

ON RACE DAY you'll experience all the fitness and mental health benefits associated with running, plus you'll get:

• A fantastic atmosphere as we host a qualifier for the England Athletics Age Group Masters 10K Championships
• A unique short sleeve technical T-shirt, bespoke medal and a 'bag for life' cotton goody bag packed with post race nutrition when you finish
• Prizes awarded to the top 3 men and women and the winners of each age group
• FREE official race photos!
• Access to our runners Help Desk for any last minute queries or transfers
• A safe running environment 
• On course hydration for refuelling 
• Lots of medical support throughout the course should you need assistance
• Access to our tracking website so all your supporters can track your live progress

Entry Prices:

UKA Affiliated Runners will receive a £2 discount at checkout.

Early Bird entry:

£34.20 - Until 23:59 on 31st March 2025

Standard entry:

£38.00  - Until 23:59 on 28th February 2026

Late entry:

£40.00  - From 1st of March 2026

You can choose which Start Wave you would like to start in during the entry process.

Each wave has a set capacity and contains a mix of all abilities. For yours and other runners safety, it is important you start at the correct time and in the correct Start Wave you selected when you entered. 

Once you have entered you can transfer your place to another runner, however you cannot transfer to any other event or defer to another year and there are no refunds. The minimum age on race day is 15.

Under UK Athletics Rules - UKA Race licence number tbc / Course measurement Certificate No. 19/589

If you decide you no longer want to take part and want to cancel your entry into the event, as per our terms and conditions your race place is non refundable and we do not offer deferrals. 

You can always transfer your race place to someone else, free of charge any time before the event, by using the official transfer process outlined in your entry confirmation email. Race places are not transferable between different events or years.

If you enter as a Green Runner and wish to transfer your place, the new runner will also become a Green Runner. They will not be able to change this.

If we, as the event organiser, have to make the decision to postpone or cancel our event(s), we will make every reasonable effort to notify you and your race place will automatically be deferred free of charge, to the next scheduled race date for that event.