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Dave Telford Dunham Massey 5k, 2025

Owain Morris
Sixteen Macclesfield Harriers braved the rain at Dunham Massey on Thursday evening. After a day of heavy downpours, the rain cleared in time for the start of the race and our members were in high spirits as the race began. However, the heavens opened and drenched the competitors about 10…

Buxton Half Marathon 2025

Owain Morris
Twelve Macclesfield Harriers took part in the Buxton Half Marathon last weekend. This is a hilly course which includes more than 500 meters of elevation, so personal bests are unlikely; however, our runners still recorded some excellent times! Ciaran Wright was the first Macclesfield Harrier to cross the line, finishing…

**Website Update**

Dan Hunsley
We’ve recently updated our Track & Field page on the website, including a new LIVE LEAGUE TABLE for the Club Track & Field Awards and a Guidance Note on Competing in Track & Field events. Follow this link to the new page…… Track and Field – Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic…

Christleton 5k, 2025

Owain Morris
Twelve Macclesfield Harriers raced around the picturesque village of Christleton and the surrounding countryside on a warm, spring evening. Renowned as one of the quickest 5K courses in the region, the race attracts top talent from across Cheshire, Merseyside, and North Wales, with many chasing personal bests. Billed as a…

2025 Rainow 5 – Report & Results

Neil Gunn
A beautiful evening again in Rainow for this 5-mile friendly fell race. A great start to evening fell races this year, with a record 312 runners. A massive thank you to my fellow Macclesfield Harriers who made this event run this year, with roles from car parking, registration and results,…

Committee Minutes – April 24th 2025

Neil Gunn
The Club Committee met on 24th April 2025 and meeting minutes are now available (along with all previous meeting minutes). Link – COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 2025 Link – PREVIOUS MINUTES Rachel Gilliland Club Secretary

Buxworth 5 – Brutal but Beautiful

Owain Morris
Brutal but beautiful. Gruesome climbs met with glorious views. Breathtaking – in every sense of the word. The organisers of the Buxworth 5 promised a spectacular race, and they certainly delivered. On a glorious spring evening, fifteen Macclesfield Harriers made the journey to Buxworth to take on this challenging course.…

March / April 2025 Club Record-Breakers

Jim Rowley
TRACK – MEN It was a quiet period on the track for Club records, with David Smith as the sole representative. David claimed two records in March 2025, with the first being on the track in the V35 60m indoor event in Manchester. David recorded a time of 7.72 seconds,…

Crewe 10k, 2025

Owain Morris
Seven Macclesfield Harriers took part in the Crewe 10k on Easter Sunday. The race, consisting of two fast 5k laps, is known for its quick course and attracted a strong field of runners as part of the Cheshire Road Grand Prix series. Faye Sharpley was the first Macclesfield Harriers lady…

Nutrition for Performance – Issue 5

Neil Gunn
Bridging the gap from knowing nutrition to doing nutrition You’ve read the articles, watched the reels, and understand the importance of pre-training and recovery meals. Yet, when it comes time to put that knowledge into practice, something always seems to get in the way. Sound familiar? Identifying small nutritional improvements…