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Club Fell Handicap (2023)

Neil Gunn
CLUB FELL HANDICAP RACE (CLUB MEMBERS ONLY)  – SUNDAY 10TH December 9.00-13.00 It’s almost time for the most popular date in the fell diary! Race from Langley to Shutlingsloe, Shining Tor, the notorious Sweetie Tree and back via Lamaload and Tegg’s – each runner sets off at a different time…

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.…

End of Season T&F Report by Barbara

Jane Walker
MHAC Track and Field End of Season Report 2023 Where does the time go?  We have reached the end of another exciting T&F season, with great performances witnessed at the World Championships, the Diamond League events, and ….. the Cheshire League! While members have gone on to participate in International…

ESAA Championship Success

Jane Walker
Macclesfield Harriers’ Tristan Lamprecht and Hayden Blunn, represented Cheshire Schools at the ESAA Championship Combined Events finals in Bedford in September. They were supported by a coaching team of Alex Wort and fellow Macclesfield Harrier, Ashley Pritchard. Tristan competed in the penthalon and Hayden in the decathlon. Both had a…

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

Cheshire League T&F Round 4

Jane Walker
On Sunday 3rd September, the final round of the Cheshire League Track and Field competition hosted by Crewe, took place in Macclesfield. The whole afternoon was filled with great performances in all age groups and it was lovely to see everyone having fun in the sunshine as the summer holidays…

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,…