Posts by Neil Gunn

2024 – Langley Fete Fell Race

Neil Gunn
The weather forecast might have cried off, but a legion of hardy Harriers braved the elements to enjoy the delights of the Langley Fete Fell Race! They were rewarded by the temperature warming up and the rain holding off for the race itself. The race has a tough start, heading…

Committee Minutes – June 12th 2024

Neil Gunn
The Club Committee met on 12th June 2024 and meeting minutes are now available (along with all previous meeting minutes). Link – COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 2024 Link – PREVIOUS MINUTES Kim Eastham Club Secretary

2024 Polly Lander Orienteering Trophy

Neil Gunn
POLLY LANDER ORIENTEERING TROPHY (PLOT) This year`s PLOT is Wednesday July 3rd 2024 – this event is for Club Members Only. This replaces the usual Wednesday night fell running format. If you’ve not done a navigation run before this is a great opportunity to increase your experience in familiar territory…

2024 Wincle Trout – Race Report & Results

Neil Gunn
Wincle Trout Run 2024 Senior Race Report. The Trout Run is held in conjunction with Wincle Fete. The fete’s location moves between three local farms. The main race route is the same but the start and finish sections differ This year’s rotation saw the start at Tolls Farm adjacent to…

Macclesfield Ladies Master the Relays

Neil Gunn
Macclesfield Ladies Master the Relays The sun shining off the tarmac greeted us as we assembled for the British Masters Athletics Federation road relays held at Mallory Park motor racing circuit. Nestled in the Leicestershire countryside, but with excellent facilities and a very scenic setting, Mallory Park has become a…

2024 Cumbrian Way Weekend

Neil Gunn
The Cumbrian Way Weekend Report (Kathleen O’Donnell & Andy Beavers) – PHOTO GALLERY AT THE END This was a Harrier’s weekend away with a difference.  A 70 mile point to point route (or pint to pint, if you prefer) over the length of the Cumbrian Way, run together not raced,…

Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May 2024)

Neil Gunn
Hello everyone.  You may or may not be aware but this week is Mental Health Awareness week and the theme this year is Movement: Moving for our mental health.   I have included a link to more information about the themes Please follow this link to find out more about how movement…

2024 Rainow 5 – Race Report & Results

Neil Gunn
Rainow 5 Fell Race 2024 Feedback from one of the runners sums up this race: “Thanks to you all at Macc harriers for a great race last night! First time doing it, and can see why people at our club rave over it and come back each year! Great fun,…

Membership Renewal 2024/2025

Neil Gunn
Club membership fees for 2024/2025 were due on 1st April 2024. If you intend to continue club membership you need to renew asap. If you do not intend to renew then please let your section lead know. Any members that have not renewed by 30th April 2024 will need to…

Juniors on the fells

Neil Gunn
English Fell Championship 2024 – Race 1 – Duddon – Lake District Our junior Macclesfield Harriers had a great Sunday fell race in the sunshine in the beautiful Duddon Valley, south Lake District. It was a very tough race with plenty of climbing, technical descents, river crossings and bogs on…