A Marathon Workshop designed specifically for the MBNA Chester Marathon, to deepen your understanding of effective marathon preparation while building the confidence and knowledge required for optimal race-day performance.
The Workshop will take place on 9th August 2026. Spaces are limited.
Supported by our expert RT coaches, participants will take part in a marathon-focused track session and explore key principles of endurance training, pacing, and race strategy.
This workshop also provides evidence-based guidance on fueling, recovery, and long-term training approaches to help you run your strongest marathon.
It is open to anyone looking to train for a marathon, not just those who are entered into the MBNA Chester Marathon.
Example timetable for the day (final timetable will be confirmed via email closer to the time).
09:30 - Registration Open - Arrival and check in.
10:00 - Introduction & Welcome - Meet your RT coaches and walk through the day.
10:30 - Track Session - Marathon focussed track session
12:30 - Lunch - Refuel and connect with fellow marathoners (please bring your own lunch).
13:30 - Education Sessions - Endurance training, race strategy & pacing.
15:30 - Coaches Questions - Open Q&A with the coaching team.
16:00 - Depart - Head home with a clear marathon plan.
Minimum age 18.
Tickets are non refundable and cannot be transferred to another person.
We understand that sometimes issues outside of your control occur and you may be unable, or no longer want to take part. In these circumstances Refund Protect Insurance Policies can be selected during the online entry process, and they can give you a refund in the event you are unable to attend the event for a variety of reasons, please see the Refund Protect Terms and Conditions on the entry page for more details.
As per our terms and conditions your race place is non refundable and we do not offer deferrals, entries for this workshop are not transferable between runners, different entry types, or different events or years.
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.
