Fell

23 Before Tea

Mark Burley
’23 Before Tea’ is a fell running challenge with Elterwater Hostel at its centre. The task is described as, ‘…a verified circuit of any 23 Wainwright summits, from the hostel sign at the gate and back, so you’re free to chart your own route.’   Why 23? This is described…

Windgather 2023

Julian Brown
Hi all, thanks for supporting our race once again ! After more than a few years of ‘dubious’ weather the sun finally shone for us, although it was a bit damp in places underfoot. It didn’t stop 118 of you completing the race, with (mostly) mucky legs and big grins.…

Andy Sutton – Bob Graham Round (2023) Report

Neil Gunn
Bob Graham Report 1st July 2023 by Andrew Sutton ‘Hi Mark, what’s your thoughts on this weather. Is it a fool’s mission?’ In the Sutton household on the morning of the 1st July, things weren’t going quite to plan. My van had broken down, Nida’s car had broken down, I…

Committee Minutes – September 14th 2023

Neil Gunn
The Club Committee met on 14th September 2023 and meeting minutes are now available (along with all previous meeting minutes). Link – COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2023 Link – PREVIOUS MINUTES Kim Eastham Club Secretary

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

Catharine Crossley
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…