Fell

Junior English Fell Championships

Jane Walker
A presentation was made to four members of the club on Tuesday night for their fantastic achievements in the Junior Engish Fell Championships. Battling it out on some tough courses in different weather conditions, all four finished in the top 10 for their age groups. Martha Wood (U11G) completed 5…

Meet the Member – Steph Wood

Neil Gunn
It’s been quite the year for Macclesfield Harrier, Steph Wood. In June, she successfully completed the Bob Graham Round and is now the (un)official holder of the title ‘Most glamorous person to complete the BGR’.  She warmed up for the BG by forming part of the winning over 50s team…

Masters Relay Championships (2023)

Neil Gunn
A quick shout out to see what level of interest there is in the following 2 events 28 October 2023 British Masters Cross Country Relays 2023 West Park Leisure Centre, Wilsthorpe Rd, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4AA 19 November 2023 British Masters Open Road Relays 2023 Mallory Park, Church Road,…

Mark Burley – Denis Rankin Round Report

Mark Burley
Mark Burley successfully completed the Denis Rankin Round in Northern Ireland (90km, 6,500m, 39 peaks) on 29th July 2023 within the allowed 24hrs. His event report is here.     2023 Denis Rankin Report – Mark Burley CLICK HERE to see reports from all the ‘big’ rounds.  

Macclesfield Running Festival 2023

Neil Gunn
This year the club committee has decided to partner with Run Through in order to have a Road Race Festival in Macclesfield on 29th October 2023 (details below). Macclesfield Running Festival 2023 It is hoped that club members will support this by volunteering* for marshalling and other duties on the…

Committee Notes – June 22nd 2023

Neil Gunn
The Club Committee* met on 22nd June 2023 and notes from the meeting  are now available (along with all previous meeting minutes). * As the meeting was note quorate all decisions will be confirmed at the next meeting (September) Link – COMMITTEE NOTES JUNE 2023 Link – PREVIOUS MINUTES Kim…
Rob & Ange Gittins

2023 Summer Spine – The Pennine Way

Neil Gunn
2023 Summer SPINE – Angela & Rob Gittins You get married, you plan a honeymoon – exotic location, luxury accommodation, fine dining… well, this is Angela & Rob’s story – grab a seat and a drink of choice, relax and enjoy the journey by clicking the link below… Angela &…

Bob Graham Round Weekend (June 2023)

Neil Gunn
The Bob Graham round is a beast of a challenge; but it is not insurmountable. You just need to be able to travel efficiently and consistently over its 70mile length and Everest proportioned ascent, whether over grassy summits, boggy moors, technical scrambles, or scree descents. Easy eh? For those that…

Bob Graham Round – Steph Wood (2023)

Neil Gunn
Bob Graham Round Steph Wood, 16-17th June 2023 Where to start? Probably back in 2015 when Rob Gittins did his BG and I supported on leg 4. I will never forget arriving in Wasdale. Surely there is no other place more beautiful. I was blown away. I had already acquired…

Club Bob Graham Weekend 2023

Julian Brown
Congratulations to our three contenders, Stephanie Wood, Kathleen O’Donnell and Barrie Thomason on their efforts over the weekend. Stephanie Completed a Bob Graham Round, well within the 24 hour limit, and in good spirits throughout. Barrie completed the round but unfortunately slightly outside the 24 hours, and also in fine…