Postponed – Dec 3 Heaton Park Manchester Area Cross Country Match
Please see the following link about the postponement of the Heaton Park Cross Country Match on Dec 3 which has been rearranged for March 11. Important Information…Please read. | MACCL
Posts by Ray O’Keefe
Congleton Half Marathon 2022 Race Report
There were cows, horses and the usual “Sting in the tail” at Sunday’s Congleton Half marathon. Great conditions met the 20 Macc Harriers that ran with some excellent performances all around. Typical of recent races Rob Whitby (1:17:50) led the way for the Macc Harriers with another top 10 finish…
Road Running Championships at Macclesfield Parkrun
Yes, we all know Parkrun is not about racing but having a little friendly competition every so often isn’t so bad? So on Saturday the Road Running Championship series took in our popular and challenging local Parkrun in South Park. There were 40 Macc Harriers who came along to either…
Mid Cheshire 5K Summer Race Report
The very fast Mid Cheshire 5K summer version on Friday evening Aug 26th did not disappoint with some very fast times and PBs galore. Rob Whitby led the way for the Macc Harriers just dipping under 16 minutes with a blistering PB time of 15:56. Rob was closely followed by…
Colshaw 10K 2022 Race report
After a last-minute switch of the popular Colshaw 10K from its June slot to the end of July, those Macc Harriers not away on holidays were able to post some amazing times and performances. Rob Whitby led the way with a 4th overall position in a blistering time of 33:56.…
2022 Road Handicap Race Results
The rescheduled Road Handicap was greeted with prefect British running weather allowing runners to try to predict their time for the undulating 7.4K route starting and finishing from the track. Not having a watch meant that runners needed to be in tune with their inner running mojo to feel their…
Round the Runway 5M Race Report
The popular Mobberley Round the Runway 5 mile race put on by Wilmslow Running Club attracted 37 Macc Harriers for a race around and under the Manchester Airport runway. Very hot conditions met the runners making the shade of the tunnel under the runway a welcome relief even though everyone…
**Postponed to July 25th!** Summer Road Handicap Monday July 18th 7pm
Summer Road Handicap Monday July 18th 7pm Yes it is summer but how well do you know your running pace? This will be a fun event where runners try to predict their time for an out and back route of approximately 7.5K starting and finishing at the track. No watches…
Buxton Half Marathon 2022 Race Report
On Sunday 12 Harriers ran in the Buxton half marathon. It’s one of the hardest road half marathons in the country. It has about 1500 ft of elevation, beaten only by the Langdale half (22 Oct this year for those who fancy a challenge). Despite the elevation, there were some…
2022 Rainow 5 Fell Race (Final Report & Results)
Wow – great to be back after a 2-year break due to the pandemic. A record number of runners – 236 – made for a great atmosphere. Big thanks to everyone who helped out on the night as well as thanks to the runners for car-sharing and those who walked/jogged…