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Congleton Half Marathon 2022 Race Report

Ray O'Keefe
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

Ray O'Keefe
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…

2022/2023 Cross Country Season

Neil Gunn
It’s cross country time again!! Update 2nd September: MACCL entry information is now on the MACCL website It may be glorious summer weather outside, but that will no doubt all change shortly and it will be time to think about the forthcoming 2022/2023 cross country season. Cross country may be…

Mid Cheshire 5K Summer Race Report

Ray O'Keefe
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…

2022 Tegg’s Nose Fell Race

Neil Gunn
Tegg’s Nose Fell Race (FRA Category :  BM : 12.4km, 480m climb) In spite of the large number of competing races and athletic events, there were 67 entries for this deceptively strenuous race, hosted by the Macclesfield Sheep Dog Trials and organised by Macclesfield Harriers.  The race was promoted as…

CYBI Coastal Trail Marathon 2022 – Report

Neil Gunn
This scenic and challenging trail race attracted 23 Macc Harriers (plus lots of supporters) to make the journey across to Holyhead. The logistics were varied (there and back in a day, make a weekend of it, have a holiday) and the weather and scenery made the effort worthwhile (if anything…

Colshaw 10K 2022 Race report

Ray O'Keefe
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.…

Gun Run – 3rd August 2022

Neil Gunn
Gun Run Wed 3rd August at 19:15 from Swythamley & Heaton Community Centre, Gun End,   SK11 0SJ  GR: 965 682 (4 miles from Leek) Distance: 9km / 5.6m, Climb: 250m / 820ft All proceeds to Staffordshire Wildlife Trust for restoration of Gun Hill and the Staffordshire Moorlands. Return after a…

Round the Runway 5M Race Report

Ray O'Keefe
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…

Buttermere Fell Race 2022

Neil Gunn
Buttermere Fell Race Report 15 Harriers turned up at Loweswater village hall for the Darren Holloway memorial Buttermere Round.  The ‘Short’ race at 21km and 1500m circumnavigates the fells on each side of Crummock Water, is a fair reckoning of any fell runner’s mettle.  Navigation is not overly complicated, not…