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Essar Chester Half Marathon 2025

Join us for one of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons.

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Join #TeamMDUK for the Essar Chester Half Marathon 2025!

What to expect

The 13.1 mile route begins at Chester Racecourse, guiding you through the city’s iconic historical landmarks before leading you through charming villages and back to the city for a spectacular finish. The enthusiastic support from the community along the way is one of the many highlights!

What we offer

By running for #TeamMDUK you’ll receive:

  • A welcome pack to get you going 
  • A Muscular Dystrophy UK running vest 
  • Access to training tips, information of preventing injury and nutrition advice 
  • Dedicated support, ideas and tips to help you reach your fundraising target 

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Snap up your place today for just £20 and pledge to raise a minimum of £200.

Details
Date Sunday 18 May 2025 Location Chester Registration Fee £20 Minimum sponsorship £200 Sign up today

How your money helps

For over 60 years we’ve provided life-changing support for people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions, funded groundbreaking research and campaigned for people’s rights, access to treatments and better understanding of why muscles matter.

Hold free Information Days

for people who have been newly diagnosed with a muscle wasting or weakening condition 

Train our peer support volunteers

to share their lived experience and help others  

Fund vital research

into muscle wasting or weakening conditions 

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Answer someone’s call via our free helpline 

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