Start & Finish Venue

Ellesmere Port Sports Village, Athletics Track, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9LB.

Friday 4th April 2025 At Start Venue

5.30pm – 9.00pm Registration & Bib Number Collection Only

If you collect your bib number on Friday evening, you will still need to return during the times below on Saturday to collect your Race Tracker.  The Race Tracker device is part of your mandatory kit – if you do not collect this, you will not be permitted to race.

Saturday 5th April 2025 At Start Venue

4:15am – 5:30am Registration, GB Race Tracker & Bib Collection, Dropbag drop-off
6.00am Race Start – Mass Start

At least 20 years old + at the time of the race.

In good health.

Must have run an ultramarathon of at least 50 miles distance race prior to the event.

This can be for an event not yet taken place but that will be successfully completed prior to the Chester Ultra 100 start.

With the exception of Checkpoint 1 which is a ‘water only’ checkpoint, each checkpoint will provide refreshments including cola, tailwind, water and juice as well as a variety of sandwiches, salted potatoes, fruit, snacks, crisps and biscuits. Pasta and soup will also be served at Peckforton Village Hall, Frodsham Parish Hall, Preston Brook Village Hall and Sandy Lane Community Centre and hot drinks will also be available at all Indoor Checkpoints.

We’ll also have a Medic, First Responder or a 1st aider available.

Cut-Off times per Checkpoint – These conditions include the length of time taken to complete sections of the course and they are implemented by the Event Organisers, GB Ultras, to ensure safe and proper running of the event. Checkpoint cut-off times will be strictly enforced.

START – Ellesmere Port Sports Village (EPSV) Athletics Track, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9LB.

CHECKPOINT 1 – 8.8 Miles
Tower Rd/Raymond St, Chester, CH1 4EL.  SJ 40065 66580.
Cut Off at CP1: 08:46 Saturday

CHECKPOINT 2 – 13 Miles 
Tower Rd/Raymond St, Chester, CH1 4EL.  SJ 40065 66580.
Cut Off at CP2: 10.04 Saturday

CHECKPOINT 3 – 17 Miles
Waverton Village Hall, Common Lane, Waverton, CH3 7QT.
Cut Off at CP3: 11.19 Saturday.

CHECKPOINT 4 – 27 Miles
Peckforton & Beeston Village Hall, CW6 9TW, SJ53035 55318
Cut Off at CP4: 14.27 Saturday.

CHECKPOINT 5 – 40 Miles
Delamere Forest Barnsbridge Car-park, Ashton Road, Approx. WA6 6NB. SJ 54172 71588.
Cut Off at CP5: 18:27 Saturday.

CHECKPOINT 6 – 47 Miles
Frodsham Parish Hall, Church Street, Frodsham, WA6 6PN.
Cut Off at CP6: 20:43 Saturday.

CHECKPOINT 7 – 56 Miles
Preston Brook Village Hall, Sandy Lane, Preston Brook, WA7 3AW. SJ 56583 80583.
Cut Off at CP7: 23:32 Saturday
NO SUPPORT CREW ACCESS

CHECKPOINT 8 – 61.7 Miles
Sandy Lane Community Centre, Sandy Lane, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2AY. SJ61620 85897.
Cut Off at CP8: 01:19 Sunday.

CHECKPOINT 9 – 69.7 Miles
Spike Island, Visitors Car Park, West Bank, Widnes, Halton, approx. postcode WA8 0QR. SJ 51369 84205.
Cut Off at CP9: 03:50 Sunday.

CHECKPOINT 10 – 76 Miles
Preston Brook Village Hall, Sandy Lane, Preston Brook, WA7 3AW. SJ 56583 80583.
Cut Off at CP10: 05:48 Sunday
NO SUPPORT CREW ACCESS

CHECKPOINT 11 – 85.6 Miles
Frodsham Parish Hall, Church Street, Frodsham, WA6 6PN.
Cut Off at CP11: 08:49 Sunday.

CHECKPOINT 12 – 91 Miles
Alvanley Village Hall, Church Way, Alvanley, Frodsham WA6 9BZ
Cut Off at CP12: 10:25 Sunday.
NO SUPPORT CREW ACCESS

FINISH – 102 Miles
Ellesmere Port Sports Village (EPSV) Athletics Track, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9LB.
Cut Off at 14:00 Sunday.

There is a 32 hour cut off time for the event.

NO SUPPORT CREW ACCESS
Due to parking limitations, Support Crews are NOT permitted as stated above at Checkpoints 7 & 10 (Preston Brook) and Checkpoint 12 (Alvanley).

These locations are are strictly event team only.

Please ensure your support crews are made aware of these restrictions to avoid your disqualification from the event or time penalties being imposed from the event.

A Dropbag is permitted at CP6 (47 Miles) & CP11 (85.6 Miles) Frodsham Parish Hall

ONE DROPBAG IS SUFFICIENT as the CP6 & CP11 are at the same location.

Dropbag Size – Max 40cm x 35cm x 40cm (L x W x H) – Small/Medium Pack Up to 30 Litres.  Larger sized bags will be refused transport.

Mandatory kit MUST be carried AT ALL TIMES during the race.

Failure to carry mandatory kit will result in a participant being disqualified.

Random kit checks at race registration, during the race and at the finish line will take place.

Mandatory Kit

Waterproof coat with sealed seams, i.e. Goretex – Min 10,000mm
Base layer long sleeved (Separate from Start Kit in a dry bag).
Water bottle or bladder – min 1 litre capacity,
Fully charged mobile phone,
Survival/thermal bag or Bivi bag,
Headtorch – Min 75 Lumens,
Whistle,
Backup Light source – Min 25 Lumens (Not your phone),
GPS Tracker (property of GB Race Tracker – given at Race Registration).

Recommended Kit

Electrolytes – S-Caps

Please be aware GB Ultras events are cupless! You can buy a GB Ultras reusable cup to use during the event. CLICK HERE to visit the shop.

GB Ultras Merchandise

We’ll have a range of our GB Ultras branded merchandise available at both race registration and at the finish.

• Beanies & Caps
• Clothing
• Drybags
• Enamel cups
• Hoodies
• Running vests
• Soft cups
• Technical t-shirts
• Visors

Optional Finisher T-shirt 

If you’ve pre-ordered your optional finisher t-shirt, you’ll be able to collect this during race registration on either day, or after you finish the race.  To make sure yours is waiting for you to collect, you can order it here if didn’t order one when you entered the race.

Availability is limited and finisher t-shirts won’t be available on the day to purchase!

A single pacer/ support runner is permitted from the halfway point of the race at Frodsham Parish Hall onwards.

Only one pacer is permitted to join the participant at anyone time and the pacer must not carry any of the runners mandatory kit. A pacer must be on foot.

Pacers must be self-sufficient throughout the time they are supporting the participant and will not be able to make use of any of the checkpoint provisions. Pacers must not enter the checkpoint locations except to use toilet facilities.

Pacers MUST carry all items listed in the Mandatory Kit list.

The results for the event will be available real-time during the event and we’ll update this page with the link prior to the event. 

As each runner crosses the finish line, their race chip records their individual finishing position and finishing time.

Your position and time shown in the results link is your official result. Please note that the tracking system is different to the timing system and has no bearing on your chip time or result.

We’ll be posting the links to the official media team photographs here after the race has finished.  Please keep checking back to find yours.

Processing and editing the photographs does take some time so please allow 48-72 after conclusion of the race for the links to be added.

We’ll also be adding photographs on our Chester Ultra facebook page as well!

2024 Photographs are available via the following links:

Mick Hall Photos

Various locations

Neil Shearer Photography

Start Line | Checkpoint 1 | River Dee Bridges | Checkpoint 3 | Checkpoint 4 | Gresty’s Waste | Checkpoint 5 | Frodsham Hill | Checkpoint 7/10 | Checkpoint 8 | Overnight Checkpoints | Helsby Hill

Dan Bentley Photography

Finish Line (black and white head shots)

Paul Harrington

Ridgeline Media

Start Line / On the course / Finish Line

GB Ultras Event Team

Start Line | On the course | Finish Line

Chester Ultra 100 Admission Waiver

Each ultra runner agrees and understands the full nature of an Ultra-Marathon. That an Ultra-Marathon involves running throughout the day and well into the night at times with limited rest over challenging terrain with inherent risks of changing weather conditions. Each ultra runner understands that it is their responsibility to adequately train for the event, and monitor their own health throughout and are ultimately responsible for their own safety. Criteria ensures that a runners safety depends on their own skills and abilities and these have been gained from other events placing them in good stead to take on the mental and physical challenges of Chester Ultra.

Each ultra runner understands these are there responsibilities not those of GB Ultras.

Please read these terms and conditions carefully and make sure that you understand them, before placing an entry on our site. By submitting your entry form, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions (“the Terms”), and by submitting, you declare that you hereby, for yourself, your heirs and executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, declare that:-

1. I hereby agree to comply with the Conditions of Entry and all event rules and regulations as set down by GB Ultras Ltd (“the Event Organisers”) a company registered in England and Wales under company number 09397186. These conditions include the length of time taken to complete sections of the course which may be implemented by the Event Organisers, at their discretion, to ensure safe and proper running of the event.
2. I agree that the decision of the Race Referee will be final in all circumstances and no discussion will be entered into.
3. I agree to conduct myself in a sporting, professional and cautious manner during my participation in the event and understand that I may be disqualified if I do not do so.
4. I understand participation in this Event is physically strenuous and demanding and am fully aware of the nature of the event and all associated medical and physical risks involved. I further certify that I am physically capable of competing in this Event and I will only compete if I am fit enough to do so.
5. I will be immediately disqualified from the Event if I am found to have intentionally shortened the route to the race, and found to be deliberately littering the course.
6. If I have any medical condition(s), including allergies, which the Event Organisers or Event medical advisors might need to be aware of, I have provided details of this on my entry form, and will also provide written details of this on the rear of my pin-on numbers prior to my participation in the Event. I agree to display my number at all times during the Event.
7. I acknowledge that my pin-on number is personal to me and it is non-transferable under any circumstances.
8. I understand and agree that I participate in this Event entirely at my own risk, that I must rely on my own ability in dealing with all hazards, and that I must conduct myself in a manner that is safe for myself and all others throughout the duration of this Event.
9. I agree to retire immediately from the event if ordered to do so by the Event Organisers, any government official or member of the emergency services.
10. I accept full liability for any medical expenses incurred as a result of training for and/or participating in the Event
11. I accept that the Event Organisers, sponsors, race officials, medical advisers and any person involved in the organisation of this Event are not liable for any injury or illness or resultant death that I may suffer as a result of my participation in the Event, whether prior to, during or subsequent to the Event. I enter the race entirely at my own risk. I renounce any rights and claims for damages that I may have against the Event Organisers, sponsors, race officials, medical advisers and any person involved in the organisation of this Event together with their officers, directors, shareholders, successors and assigns, (collectively, “Releasees”) and release them from all liability to the Participant and his/her personal representatives, assigns, heirs, executors, and successors for loss(es), damage(s) and claims therefor on account of injury to Participant or his/her property or the resultant death of Participant, whether caused by the active or passive negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, in connection with Participants involvement in the Event (“Losses”), and further covenants not to sue any of the aforementioned parties for such Losses.
12. Whilst the Event Organisers take every care with the staging of the Event, I accept that I must make all reasonable precautions for the safeguarding of my person and of my property during my participation in this Event. I further acknowledge that personal accident and personal items insurance is my responsibility.
13. I understand that at registration, I must produce photographic identification.
14. I am aware that when running, the function of the marshals is only to indicate direction and that I must decide if the movement is safe.
15. I accept that, in relation to my participation in this Event, I am required to obey instructions from marshals and relevant signage before, during and after the Event.
16. The Event Organisers introduce cut off times for completion of sections of the course as they see fit. These will be made clear prior to the race. Competitors may be instructed to withdraw from the Event in accordance with the imposed cut off times.
17. I accept that the Event Organisers reserve the right to amend the event format or cancel the Event due to health and safety reasons, including storm, rain, inclement weather, winds or any other act of god conditions. I accept that my Entry fee shall be non-refundable in this circumstance as costs have already been incurred.
18. I accept that the Event Organisers will do their utmost to provide me with a finish time following my completion of the Event, however they will not be held responsible for any computer result anomalies.
19. I will be 20 years old or over on the day of the Event (Rule T3 (141) S5 UKA Trail Running).
20. I have read, understood and accept the GB Ultras Ltd Withdrawal Policy.
21. I understand that confirmed entry to this event is dependent on a fully and accurately completed online Entry Form; and receipt of payment to cover my Entry fee at least 10 working days (2 weeks) in advance of the event. If either of these conditions is not fulfilled then my entry will not be valid nor accepted, and I will not be eligible to take part in the Event.
22. Through my completion and submission of the online Entry Form, I am committing to paying for my Event entry via the means as instructed on the GB Ultras Ltd website.
23. I irrevocably consent to my appearance in any media format, in relation to the publicity of this Event, and in future publicity and advertising of GB Ultras Ltd; provided that such use does not imply my direct endorsement of any official sponsor or suppliers of the Event.
24. All decisions and rulings by the Event Organisers, its employees and its agents are considered final.
25. The Event Organisers reserve the right to vary these conditions by giving notice to in writing in any official event material or correspondence prior to the Event.
26. A person who is not party to these Terms shall not have any rights under or in connection with them under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
27. We will not be liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of our obligations under the Terms that is caused by events outside our reasonable control (Force Majeure Event).
A Force Majeure Event includes any act, event, non-happening, omission or accident beyond our reasonable control and includes in particular (without limitation) the following: strikes, lock-outs or other industrial action; civil commotion, riot, invasion, terrorist attack or threat of terrorist attack, war (whether declared or not) or threat or preparation for war; fire, explosion, storm, flood, earthquake, subsidence, epidemic or other natural disaster; impossibility of the use of railways, shipping, aircraft, motor transport or other means of public or private transport; impossibility of the use of public or private telecommunications networks; the acts, decrees, legislation, regulations or restrictions of any government; and pandemic or epidemic.

28. You agree that we may publish your Personal Information as part of the results of the Event and may pass such information to the governing body or any affiliated organisation for the purpose of insurance, licences or for publishing results either for the event alone or combined with or compared to other events. Results may include (but not be limited to) name, any club affiliation, race times, occupation and age category. You consent that your details maybe passed onto GB Race Tracker Ltd and Race Tracker AS to ensure the smooth and accurate running of the Tracking software. Your details may also be passed onto 3rd parties via Live tracking so that your family and friends and the general public can follow every entrants position during the Race.

29. Should a GPS Tracker be damaged, lost or stolen then the entrant agrees to cover the cost of the tracker which is £150 + VAT per GPS tracker.

30. Upon withdrawal or completion of the Race, the runner agrees to return the GPS tracker to the Race Organiser. If a GPS tracker is not returned to a dedicated Race Marshal at Race HQ then the runner will be charged £150 + VAT.

31.  I have read, understood and accept the GB Ultras Ltd Withdrawal Policy.

32.  I agree to abide by the UKA and English Athletics Code of Conduct.

If you see a runner experiencing difficulties during the Chester Ultra 100 please inform Checkpoint Marshals. Each runner should have RACE HQ mobile numbers stored in their phone (shared in the Race Instructions email in the weeks prior to the event).

It is the role of the entrant to be self-sufficient. Should an incident occur, our team will endeavour to reach any participant in difficulty as quickly as possible, with Event staff stationed in hard to reach locations. Phones must be used only in an emergency to conserve battery power should the need arise.

Participants who lose time helping another fallen participant, can claim this time back, subject to RD discretion and under the proviso of completing within RD agreed conditions. Please note any extended time will be ‘within’ the cut-offs of the event, due to event staffing, medical cover and venue hire.

GB Race Tracker provide the Live Online GPS Tracking for the event with updates on participant positions approximately every 2 minutes (subject to signal). On the front of each tracker is an SOS button which when pressed immediately alerts the Race Director & Race HQ that urgent help is required who can then act accordingly.

In the event of a Medical Emergency please call 999 and then inform Race HQ.

In an Emergency where there is a risk to life or limb, please follow these instructions:

1. Please use your foil blanket/thermal bag and use any warm clothing that you are carrying.
2. Trigger the SOS button on your tracker by holding the button on the front of the tracker down gently for 3 seconds
3. In an Emergency call 999 and ask for an Ambulance
4. Call Race HQ and inform the team of the Emergency – we may have a medical team close by.

**DUE TO LIMITED PARKING AT CHECKPOINT LOCATIONS AND THE START/FINISH VENUE, A SINGLE VEHICLE PER RUNNER IS PERMITTED. SUPPORT TEAMS MUST NOT ARRIVE AT CHECKPOINTS ANY EARLIER THAN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE EXPECTED TIME OF THEIR RUNNER**

Please note the restrictions on Support Crews at the following locations:

Checkpoint 1 – Towers Road (parking restrictions)
Checkpoint 7 & 10 (Preston Brook) – No support crews permitted
Checkpoint 12 (Alvanley Village Hall) – No support crews permitted

Support crews turning up at locations where they are not permitted will result in their runner being disqualified from the event.

At other Village Hall locations, no more than two Support Crew members supporting an individual runner are permitted in a Village Hall at any one time.  These must not impede the Event team nor other runners.  

Support crews must not take the food nor drink from the Village Hall except for their runner unless given permission to do so.

Support Crews must respect Event Staff and are not permitted into the kitchen area unless given permission to do so by the Checkpoint Manager.

Failure to do so will result in the Support crew being asked to leave the Venue and possible time implications or disqualification of the runner.

Further access points along the route due to be released ahead of race day.

Dogs are not permitted at any of the checkpoints or at the running track at the finish venue.

Withdrawal Prior to the Chester Ultra 100 Race