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2023 Awards

Neil Gunn
The awards for the 2023 season were presented at the AGM and Awards evening on 22nd March 2024. Full details of the awards are below CLICK HERE for PDF version or click on each image to open. Track & FieldRoad RunningIndoor SportshallFell RunningCross DisciplineCross CountrySpecial Awards (part 1)Special Awards (part…

Indoor Sports Hall Success!

Jane Walker
Macclesfield Harriers fielded their largest team since before Covid during the Indoor Sports Hall rounds, with many of the youngest junior athletes competing for the first time in this type of competition. The U11 Boys made it to the regional finals in January, placing in joint 3rd overall, which is…

High Legh 10k, 2024

Owain Morris
This morning’s heavy rain meant that we all received a drenching as we lined up to start the race. Nonetheless, the residents of High Legh had lined the streets to cheer us on, and there was a great atmosphere as we completed a small loop around the village. Thankfully, the…

2023 Special Award Nominations

Neil Gunn
Dear members, The Club AGM and awards night is fast approaching [ 22nd March with a prompt 7pm start at Macclesfield Rugby Club – there will be food! ]. Below are the nominees for the special awards. It is a huge compliment to be recognised in any category and the…

2024 Trigger & Cannock Chase Trigs

Neil Gunn
Cannock Trigs and Trigger Race Reports 2024 The Cannock Chase Trigs race always caught my eye in the FRA race handbook, as the first long race post Christmas . I have biked the trails at Cannock Chase before, but never ventured further, so was very pleased to run it this…

2024 Velorunner Alsager 5 Results

Owain Morris
Seventeen Harriers made the familiar trip to Alsager to participate in an event which describes itself as ‘one of the fastest 5 mile road races in the country’. This year was no different with club members recording some wonderfully quick times, congratulations to all for some great performances! The top…

Club Special Awards Nominations – 2023

Neil Gunn
The Club AGM and Awards will be held on Friday 22nd March 2024 at Macclesfield Rugby Club at 7.00pm. The ‘Special Awards’ nomination form is now available (until 7.00pm on Wednesday  28th February). There are are a number of ‘Special Awards’ – you will need to fill in the SPECIAL…

Meet the Member – Kelly Buckley

Catharine Crossley
Taking our first Meet the Member slot of 2024 is trail run leader and exceptional hill runner, Kelly Buckley. Kelly has been running with the Macclesfield Harriers for 9 years. She is lucky enough to live in Rainow and has some great trails on her doorstep. Kelly also enjoys exploring…

Committee Minutes – January 11th 2024

Neil Gunn
The Club Committee met on 11th January 2024 and meeting minutes are now available (along with all previous meeting minutes). Link – COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 2024 Link – PREVIOUS MINUTES Kim Eastham Club Secretary

Tatton Park Cross Country

Jane Walker
Macclesfield Harriers were out in force with a turnout of 50 at the latest Manchester League Cross Country Race which was held at Tatton Park on Saturday 13th January. Conditions were perfect for running and the ground refreshingly firm, given the recent mud fests that have been endured! It was…