Be Inspired!

Macclesfield Harriers has particular reputation for achievement in ‘Ultra challenges’.  Some of the things that individuals get up to can be mind numbing and at the same time a source of inspiration.

Below is a selection of such amazing achievements and more will be added as more challenges are completed (scroll down to see them all). If you have a story to tell that would inspire others please let us know via the CONTACT FORM

Barry Blyth - English Fell Champion

Mountain Challenges

Classic Rounds

Harry Newton – Marathon Man

Harry Newton (2015)

Hazel Winder – 247 miles

Hazel Winder (2015)

Phil Cheek – Joss Naylor

Phil Cheek – 2015

Jim Kelly – Joss Naylor

Jim Kelly (2015)

English Fell Champion – Barry Blyth (65)

Barry Blyth (2015)

Joss Naylor – Rob Gittins

Rob Gittins (2019)

Frog Graham – Tom Whittington

Frog Graham 2021

Ultras and National Records (2016)

National Records and Ultras

* Note: This was produced by Barry Blyth in 2016 and needs an update

Tom Whittington – Bob Graham (2019)

Tom’s account of his 2019 BG
2019 Tom Whittington BG

Harriers UTMB Participation – Martin Rands (2020)

Martin’s UTMB write up of the Harriers participation in UTMB
Harriers UTMB – Martin Rands 2020

Trig Challenge – Catharine Crossley (2020)

Trig Challenge – Catharine Crossley (2020)

Welsh 1000m – Richard Applewhite (2021)

Welsh 1000m – Richard Applewhite (2021)

Spine Challenger – Angela Drakeford (2021)

Spine Challenger – Angela Drakeford (2021)

Trans Gran Canaria (March 2022)

Report from Trans Gran Canaria (March 2022)

Bob Graham Round (June 2023) – Kathleen O’Donnell

Kathleen O’Donnell – Bob Graham Round 2023

Summer Spine (June 2023) – Rob & Angela Gittins

Summer Spine (June 2023) – Rob and Angela Gittins