Shell Chester Round the Walls Race
Although weather and walls conditions have caused many variations to its route, the Boxing Day running of this race has remained a constant event in the city since since its inception in 1972. The standard route is between 4.5 and 5 miles, starting on the Roodee racecourse and following almost the full 2-mile length of the Roman and Medieval walls, to finish back on the racecourse.
Partial closure of the walls led to a new course being used in 2007 and 2008. Freezing weather in 2009 and 2010 confined runners to the Roodee, making four times in fourteen years and forcing the use of another permutation of the "Plan B" near-four-lap route on the Roodee. Except for harsh winds whipping across the racecourse, weather conditions were more favourable for the race's fortieth edition in 2011, finally allowing a return to the walls.
2011 results
Previous years' results
Car Parking
There will be NO parking available on the Roodee or within the confines of the racecourse. Please use the pay and display car parks outside of, but close to, the Roodee.
Fun Run
The Fun Run, all on grass, starts at 10:15am. Entries for the Fun Run will be taken on the day only, near to the changing rooms on the Roodee. All finishing Fun Runners will get an award, though results may not be produced (it's a fun run after all!).
