Run the Chester Half Marathon

We are the Official Charity Partner of the Chester Series 2026. Enter the Chester Half Marathon for free by running for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.

Sunday 17th May 2026

Chester, CH1 2LY

Take on the Chester Half Marathon and do something amazing for your community

We’re proud to be the Official Charity Partner for the Chester Half Marathon and the Chester Series – and we’d love you on our team!

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or trying your first half marathon, this is a brilliant way to set a goal, get active, and support a local cause that matters.

Why run for us?

Free Entry! No registration fee if you run for the hospice

You'll be supporting patients and families in your community

Our team will personally help you reach your fundraising target

Sign up today—it's free!

Register your interest for the Chester Half Marathon by filling in the contact form below.

We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

"I’d never done anything like this before, but running the Chester Half for the hospice gave me a real purpose. Knowing it would help local families spurred me on, and the atmosphere on the day was incredible!"

Charity Places for the Chester Series

As the Official Charity Partner of the Chester Series, we also have charity places available for the other races in series.

If you’re looking for a different run, or thinking of doing the triple, please click on the race that you’re interested in below to learn more or register for a charity place!

For additional information about the Chester Series, please see the Active Leisure Events website.

Hospice of the Good Shepherd

Get in touch

Our fundraising team are always here to help with any questions you have about the hospice or supporting us. If you’re curious about signing-up, but want to to speak to someone first, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

Interested in other charity events?

We have lots of charity places available in other running events across the local area, and abroad!

There are many different kinds of events you can get involved with to help support our work, from Skydives to treks through The Alps, Sponsored Cycle Rides and more.

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