Chester Raft Race

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The Chester Raft Race is an annual charity event taking place every July on the River Dee in Chester, organised by Chester Round Table The rafts race against the clock over a quarter mile (400 m) course, starting by the rowing club, and passing under pedestrian suspension bridge. Until 2013 it continued down the weir and finished on the south bank above the road bridge. Although the race is over at this point, the remnants of the rafts and crew then had to retrace their route back up the weir and return to the site assembly/parking area (The Meadows). No races were held in 2020 or 2021 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Chester Raft Race
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CH3 5AJ , Newtown
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