Posts by Owain Morris

Crewe 10k, 2025

Owain Morris
Seven Macclesfield Harriers took part in the Crewe 10k on Easter Sunday. The race, consisting of two fast 5k laps, is known for its quick course and attracted a strong field of runners as part of the Cheshire Road Grand Prix series. Faye Sharpley was the first Macclesfield Harriers lady…

Congleton parkrun #578

Owain Morris
The second of the four parkruns designated as fixtures in our Road Running Club Championship took place at Congleton parkrun #578. Just like in Pavilion Gardens, Buxton a few weeks ago, bright sunshine welcomed our large contingent of Macclesfield Harriers. The course consists of three flat loops of Astbury Mere…

Wilmslow Running Festival 2025

Owain Morris
A large contingent of Macclesfield Harriers participated in the Wilmslow Running Festival, which takes place on the first Sunday after the Spring Equinox. The event includes both a 10k and a half marathon, with both races starting at the same time and following the same route for the first few…

Race Report – Podium 5k Festival II – Leicester 15/3/25

Owain Morris
A first-hand account of the Podium 5k Festival by James Perry. After coming across the Podium 5k race series last year through following Jonny Mellor on Strava, I wanted to test myself on a fast 5k course and so entered their November event in Barrowford. I was blown away by the rawness of the racing and how the course they…

Pavilion Gardens parkrun – March 8th, 2025

Owain Morris
This morning’s Pavilion Gardens parkrun was the first of four parkruns designated as fixtures in our Road Running Club Championship. Twenty-four Harriers made the trip to Buxton and were rewarded with a beautiful Spring morning. Those of us further back in the field were able to appreciate the views of…

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…