Is Chester flat or hilly?

The route is largely flat with some short hills or gradual climbs which are predominantly in the second half of the course. 70% of runners achieved a personal best marathon time.

How many people run Chester marathon?

The MBNA Chester Marathon is the 3x winner of the UK's best marathon (up to 5,000 runners), Racecheck GOLD rated event and home to the England Athletics Age Group Masters Championships.

Does Chester marathon have pacers?

Our Pacers will prevent you from starting the race too fast. Each pacer will run to a steady, rhythmic pace based on an overall pace time to finish the race.

Where does Chester marathon start and finish?

Runners leave the racecourse and head into the City centre passing the Town Hall, Cathedral, split level Middle Ages "Rows", Eastgate Clock and Amphitheatre before leaving Chester along Boughton. Turning down Sandy Lane the route passes alongside the River Dee and through Huntington onto rural country lanes.

Are there any hills in the London marathon?

(More info on those below.) I've run the race four times with different watches and the recorded total elevation gain has been between 119m and 138m, which really is not a lot over the course of a marathon. There's also no single long climb to worry about—just a few small bumps along the way.

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Where is the flattest marathon course?

The average temperature for Berlin marathon is around 14°C while the course profile contains just 73m (241 feet) of elevation gain, making it the flattest of the six World Majors.

What are the hilly parts of London?

Can you defer Chester marathon?

REFUNDS & TRANSFERS

2.01 The Entry Fee is non-refundable except in accordance with clause 2.03 or 3.05 below. 2.02 The Participant cannot defer or transfer their Race Place to another Race or Virtual Event(s) except in accordance with clause 2.03 and 3.03 below.

Where does Chester Half Marathon finish?

Sunday, 19 May 2024

Heading northwest out of the city on wide roads, runners will rapidly settle into the race, with plenty of support and music along the way. In the second half of the race the runners return to Chester for an unforgettable finish outside the Town Hall and Cathedral.

Where is Chester Half Marathon?

The race starts at 09:00 at the city centre Chester Racecourse. The fast and predominately flat route will be run entirely on closed roads.

Do pacers in marathon get paid?

You may have pacers who run to the half way only, whilst others may run almost to the end and others may finish the race. Some pacers get paid, others do this for free.

What is a pace bunny in a marathon?

They are pace bunnies — people who run a specific time, or pace. Those who want to run the marathon in four hours will try to follow the four-hour pace bunny, and so on. There are faster bunnies and slower bunnies. You get the chance to help other people look for the goal, encourage them — it's really a fun time.

How much do pacers make marathon?

And they get paid for it

Sammy Tangui, the pacemaker for Olympic 800-metre champion David Rudisha, earnt between $2,000 and $3,000 per race for setting the pace, he told the Courier Mail. Pacemakers are most often also paid a commission if they stick to their required times for the entire length of their run.

How do you get the Chester triple medal?

Run the MBNA Chester 10K, the Essar Chester Half Marathon and either the MBNA Chester Marathon or Metric Marathon in one event year and you'll receive one of our fantastically large, super heavy and blindingly gold Chester Triple Medals.

How do you train for a marathon?

Beginning marathoners should aim to build their weekly mileage up to 50 miles over the four months leading up to race day. Three-to-five runs per week is sufficient. The vast majority of these runs should be done at a relaxed pace. You should run at an easy enough pace to be able to carry on a conversation.

How long is Chester races?

The racecourse itself is just over 1-mile (1.6 km) long, flat and raced anti-clockwise or left-handed.

How much training do you need for a half marathon?

Expect to spend 12 to 14 weeks training if you've never run a half-marathon and you're currently running under 10 miles each week. Plan on running at least three times a week at first and at least four times a week as your training progresses.

What is the Chester Triple?

The Triple Chester Series includes 4 races set in the beautiful medieval town of Chester - Run and complete the Chester 10K (6.2 miles), the Chester Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and either the Chester Marathon (26.2 miles) or Metric Marathon (26.2 km) and you'll receive a Chester Triple Medal.

What is Chester metric marathon?

This is a 26.2km race, which is the ideal stepping stone from a half marathon to a full marathon. The MBNA Chester Metric Marathon is one of the events in our Chester Triple series - run three for a Chester Triple medal!

How do I cut time off my marathon?

Can you give your marathon place to someone else?

No – your entry is personal to you and all entries are strictly non-transferable for safety reasons.

Is there a cut off for London Marathon?

Minimum Pace/Cut-Off Time Policy: Competitors will only be eligible for a medal and to feature in the results if they complete the course before the official cut off time which is currently 19:00 on the day of the event (subject to variation at the organizers' discretion).

What is the hilliest city in the UK?

What is the UK's highest city? Some lists put Bradford as England's highest city, with the highest single point within its city boundary standing at 324.9m. However, others give the title to Sheffield, whose high point is High Stones at nearly 550m.

Where is the hilliest city in the UK?

What is the hilliest part of England?

Scafell Pike is the highest and most prominent mountain in England, rising 3,209 feet above sea level. Each year, more than 250,000 people climb Scafell Pike, including competitors of the National Three Peaks Challenge.