Club Championship

Christleton 5k, 2025

Owain Morris
Twelve Macclesfield Harriers raced around the picturesque village of Christleton and the surrounding countryside on a warm, spring evening. Renowned as one of the quickest 5K courses in the region, the race attracts top talent from across Cheshire, Merseyside, and North Wales, with many chasing personal bests. Billed as a…

Buxworth 5 – Brutal but Beautiful

Owain Morris
Brutal but beautiful. Gruesome climbs met with glorious views. Breathtaking – in every sense of the word. The organisers of the Buxworth 5 promised a spectacular race, and they certainly delivered. On a glorious spring evening, fifteen Macclesfield Harriers made the journey to Buxworth to take on this challenging course.…

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…

2025 Cheshire Track & Field Championships

Dan Hunsley
Entries are now open for the 2025 Cheshire County Track & Field Championships at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. All age groups and abilities encouraged from U11 to Senior. Please enter yourself using the link below: Roster Athletics · Cheshire County Track & Field Championships

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…

High Cup Nick Fell Race (2025)

Neil Gunn
High Cup Nick Fell Race Report (by Kathleen O’Donnell – roving reporter) We left Macclesfield  at 9am on our way to Appleby for the High Cup Nick fell race – after asking Mark Burley what shoes to wear, he had answered it was a tough one which was highly irregular…

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…