Ian Williams Photography

22/07/2024

20/06/2024

Today would have been the 91st birthday of Lazy Lester (born Leslie Johnson). We had the pleasure of booking him to appear at Ho**er Blues Club some years ago: a real character.

20/06/2024

Last Friday evening saw Del Brougham entertaining the audience at Goin' Up the Country, Worthenbury. What a great night of wonderful musicianship, and anecdotes fro Del's life and career!

07/06/2024

05/05/2024

Looking to run a UK marathon later this year?
Here are 3 races that we think are worth checking out :

Chester Marathon, - 6 October
The Yorkshire Marathon - 20 October
Rutland Marathon - TBC (September?)

http://www.marathonrunnersdiary.com/races/uk-marathons-list.php

28/04/2024

The excitement of race day is almost here - only 3 weeks to go!
The 42nd year of the ESSAR Chester Half Marathon!
It is one of the UK’s longest-running and most loved Half Marathons.

We can’t wait to greet runners of all abilities at the start line for an epic morning of running.

If you haven’t yet entered and you’d like to join us on Sunday 19th May, make sure you enter soon to avoid disappointment.

Enter before midnight on 12th May to secure the standard entry race price!

https://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/half-marathon

27/04/2024

That awkward moment when you walk into the pub and one of the locals drops hints that it's your round!

27/04/2024

Would you like to volunteer at the ESSAR Chester Half Marathon on Sunday 19th May? We're on the lookout 👀 for a few extra volunteers to support our already awesome Volunteer teams?

You'll have the best time! It is rewarding, inspiring and most importantly great fun!

If you can allocate some time across race weekend, why not get in touch by clicking on the link below?

https://bit.ly/ALE23VolsForm

We'd love to hear from you 😍

31/03/2024

Wishing all my friends and family a very Happy Easter! I've never photographed a cute bunny so here's a cute Panda instead!

19/03/2024

Great meeting with Milly Leeds at The Chester Fields Country Pub and Restaurant today. What a beautiful venue for your function or event, be it family, or work related. Check out this “Walk Through “ video

10/03/2024

Looking forward to capturing the action at today’s Chester 10k!

08/03/2024

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Did you know we'll have our biggest field of runners at Sunday's MBNA Chester 10K? 🙌
We're so proud of how many runners enjoy participating in our events. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
Keeping people active and enjoying running is everything to us and much more.

All runners need to remember to keep to their assigned wave. This is so easy to do, as your race number is the colour of the wave 🟠🔵

🟠 Orange Wave - Race Start 09:00

🔵 Blue Wave - Race Start 09:30

See you all at the start line

08/03/2024

The MBNA Chester Marathon & Metric Marathon takes place in 7 months on Sunday 6th October 2024. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The MBNA Chester Metric Marathon is already over half full. There are limited spaces for this unique event. 🏅

What is a Metric Marathon? This event is exactly what its name describes. Instead of running the imperial 26.2 miles of a standard marathon, you run the metric 26.2 kilometres (16.3 miles) instead.

Metric or Marathon, get yourself entered and plan your marathon challenge. The better the planning and training, the bigger your success will be. 💪

https://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/metric-marathon

https://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/marathon

08/03/2024

08/03/2024

If you're travelling in Chester on Sunday make sure you use the interactive map on our website. It provides you with information on road closures and diversions.

We appreciate all of the support from the local community and Chester Council.
All roads will be re-opened by 11:30.

https://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/chester-10k/race-information-route

05/03/2024

A little bit of bling to start race week 🏅

This beauty will be waiting for you at the finish line if you're running with us at the MBNA Chester 10K on Sunday 10th March. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Who is excited to receive their bling? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Don't forget you can still edit your entry and order an iTab to personalise your medal.
(The iTAB is a small plate engraved with your name and race time that fits neatly onto the back of your medal).

🏅

24/02/2024

24/02/2024

Who will be joining us on Sunday 3rd March for our last group training run before the 2024 MBNA Chester 10K?🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

It should be a great turnout, so make sure you come and join in the fun!

DATE: SUNDAY 3RD MARCH

VENUE: LITTLE ROODEE CAR PARK, CH1 1SL

TIME: 09:00

The distance for those running the Chester 10K is 6 miles. If you're training for the ESSAR Chester Half Marathon the distance is 6-9 miles depending on pace.

Get the date in your diary! ⏰

19/02/2024

Well that’s it folks! The 2024 MBNA Chester 10K has sold out 🙌

Thank you to everyone who’s entered. We’re looking forward to our biggest 10K to date! 🏃🏃🏽‍♀️

Enjoy your training and keep an eye on socials for our regular updates.

Roll on Sunday 10th March - let’s do this 💪

11/02/2024

01/01/2024

New Year Wishes to all my family and friends, wherever in the world you find yourselves. May 2024 bring you health, happiness and peace!

08/12/2023

A beautiful morning on the South Bank

08/10/2023

Who's up for entering the MBNA Chester Marathon or Metric Marathon 2024? 💪❤
The races will take place on Sunday 6th October 2024.

💥 Enter now and save £10. 💥
This will be the best race offer for both races.
Offer ends midnight Sunday 15th October

💥 2024 MBNA Chester Marathon 💥
£10 OFF = Race Price £49
Standard race entry will be £59 after midnight on 15/10/2023

https://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/marathon

💥 2024 MBNA Cheser Metric Marathon 💥
£10 OFF for the first 100 entries only. Race price =£38
Standard race entry will be £48 after midnight on 15/10/2023

https://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/metric-marathon

Come on! Let's go again in 2024 💪

07/10/2023

A fabulous day last Saturday! Not even the torrential rain could dampen the spirits of performers or audience!

26/09/2023

26/06/2023

We have the best pacers at the MBNA Chester Marathon. ❤
Our 20 strong Pace Runner crew will be targeting every 15-minute time slot from 3 hours to 5 hours. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We'll be sharing more info on the pace crew over the coming weeks, including some of their top training tips and race day advice. 🙌

Whether you are a new runner with a specific target time in mind or you are looking to beat your personal best time, our Pace Crew will be there to help you achieve your goal.💪

21/06/2023

Who's enjoying their Marathon or Metric training now we're 16 weeks out from race day? 💪🏅

Entries are filling up fast, so if you do want to join us on Sunday 8th October 2023 make sure you get your entry in soon.

https://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/marathon

https://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/metric-marathon

24/05/2023