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Alan Ireland (1940-2024)

Neil Gunn
Alan Ireland memories and reflections Alan Ireland (1940-2025) Alan was a great character, but for me, I remember him most of all as a great ultra runner, who practised his craft before the terms ‘ ultra running ‘ and ‘ trail running ‘ had been invented. I first met Alan…

2025 – Cheshire Cross Country Championships

Neil Gunn
This year (2025) the Championships were held at Betley, just south of Crewe, on a bitterly cold but thankfully dry day.  Especial thanks are due to the all the marshals and other officials for their gallant work, and also to the organisers for such a well-run event. The turn-out by…

Macclesfield Harriers partnership with REBEL Physiotherapy

Neil Gunn
We are very pleased to announce that we have agreed a a partnership with Pete Talbot of REBEL PHYSIO. Pete will attend the track on a monthly basis (first Tuesday of the month) to offer short assessments and advice that are free of charge to all club members (under 18’s…

2024 Fell Handicap Report & Results

Neil Gunn
Handicap Race Report 2024 Another successful event! Thanks to Tom for handicapping, Sarah for collecting the money, to all the marshals, especially those up high in the cold and the gale. Thanks also to Sarah and the team at St Dunstan`s. A few tweaks to make for timings and reporting…

Committee Minutes – December 5th 2024

Neil Gunn
The Club Committee met on 5th December 2024 and meeting minutes are now available (along with all previous meeting minutes). Link – COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 2024 Link – PREVIOUS MINUTES Kim Eastham Club Secretary

Road Running Club Championship – 2024 Summary and Champions!

Owain Morris
2024 was a fantastic year of racing in which our members competed far and wide. This included the 18 races of the 2024 Road Race Club Championship and the 8 races of the Cheshire Grand Prix. 70 men and 63 women competed in at least one event in the Road…

Stockport ’10’, 2024

Owain Morris
Sixteen Macclesfield Harriers turned out for the final race of the year, the Stockport ‘10’. The race takes place on a varied route, starting and finishing at the Woodbank Park Athletics Park, going through Woodbank Park and various roads around Stockport. Mild weather over the weekend meant that there were…

London Marathon Club Places

Owain Morris
Macclesfield Harriers & AC has been awarded two places for next year’s London Marathon, taking place on Sunday, April 27th. All those who are interested in claiming one of these places must contact Owain Morris via the club website (https://macclesfield-harriers.co.uk/contact-macclesfield-harriers-road-running-section/) or email  by 11.59pm on Saturday, December 14th. A draw…

Wilmslow Festive 10k, 2024

Owain Morris
Despite Storm Bert soaking us for most of the weekend, the weather gods smiled on us and the rain cleared in time for the race. It promptly started bucketing it down again as soon as the race was over… This is normally a fast course, and it is known for…

Cross Country Success for the U15 Boys Team

Jane Walker
Many congratulations to the U15 boys cross country team who recently received their medals for finishing 3rd team in last season’s Manchester Area Cross Country League. Pictured are Jared, Jake and Thomas with coach Alison Hartopp and club president Bob Lynch. It’s not too late to sign up for this season’s…