Posts by Owain Morris

PAU Alsager 5, 2025

Owain Morris
Seventeen Macclesfield Harriers made the trip to Alsager for this year’s PAU Alsager 5. This quick 5-mile circuit consists of a lap and a half of Alsager and is always well-supported. Our 2024 men’s U20 champion, Matthew Walker, continued his fine form, crossing the finish line as the first Macclesfield…

Four Villages Half Marathon 2025

Owain Morris
Our 2025 Road Running Championship kicked off with the hilly Four Villages Half Marathon. Passing through the villages of Helsby, Dunham-on-the-Hill, Manley, and Mouldsworth, runners climb for the first 10 miles before being treated to a quick downhill 3-mile finish. 26 Macclesfield Harriers took part on this dry but cold…

2025 Road Running Club Championship Fixtures

Owain Morris
The 2025 Macclesfield Harriers Club Championship Road Running Fixture list has now been finalised. Please see below for the full list of races. This list, full rules, and a condensed version of the scoring system will also be uploaded to the Road section of the club website within the next…

Road Running Club Championship – 2024 Summary and Champions!

Owain Morris
2024 was a fantastic year of racing in which our members competed far and wide. This included the 18 races of the 2024 Road Race Club Championship and the 8 races of the Cheshire Grand Prix. 70 men and 63 women competed in at least one event in the Road…

Stockport ’10’, 2024

Owain Morris
Sixteen Macclesfield Harriers turned out for the final race of the year, the Stockport ‘10’. The race takes place on a varied route, starting and finishing at the Woodbank Park Athletics Park, going through Woodbank Park and various roads around Stockport. Mild weather over the weekend meant that there were…

London Marathon Club Places

Owain Morris
Macclesfield Harriers & AC has been awarded two places for next year’s London Marathon, taking place on Sunday, April 27th. All those who are interested in claiming one of these places must contact Owain Morris via the club website (https://macclesfield-harriers.co.uk/contact-macclesfield-harriers-road-running-section/) or email  by 11.59pm on Saturday, December 14th. A draw…

Wilmslow Festive 10k, 2024

Owain Morris
Despite Storm Bert soaking us for most of the weekend, the weather gods smiled on us and the rain cleared in time for the race. It promptly started bucketing it down again as soon as the race was over… This is normally a fast course, and it is known for…

Macclesfield Running Festival 2024

Owain Morris
Last Sunday saw runners from across the land descend on our town for the Macclesfield Running Festival. The event comprises three races: a 5k, a 10k, and a half marathon – all of which involve challenging hills and the opportunity to finish in a blaze of glory at the Macclesfield…

Macclesfield Harriers Road Running Championships 2025

Owain Morris
Thank you to the 22 people who provided their opinions on the format of next year’s Road Running Championships. Your opinions have been taken into consideration while compiling the 2025 fixture list. Please read on to find out how your opinions have helped shape the upcoming season. How races have…

Congleton Half Marathon

Owain Morris
Twelve Macclesfield Harriers made the short trip down the A536 to participate in the hilly but scenic Congleton Half Marathon. Starting and ending a short walk away from Congleton town centre, the course consists of an undulating loop around the countryside to the north of Congleton. A steep downhill section…