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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…

Indoor Regional Open Event at Sheffield

Jane Walker
Over the winter period, it is always lovely to hear about the younger athletes who are enjoying being part of the club and just want to give new events a go! Recently, Georgia Evans competed in her first indoor regional open event, and her first event as an under 13,…

Mick Corcoran – Honorary Member

Neil Gunn
Message from the Committee. We were very saddened to hear of the passing of honorary life time member and friend to many at our club, Mick Corcoran (aged 86) earlier this week. Mick was a fabulous and talented athlete. Through the 1950’s he achieved at a very high level and…