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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…

2025 CHESHIRE CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dan Hunsley
Entries are now open for the 2025 Cheshire Cross-Country Championships on Saturday 4th January at Betley Court Farm (nr. Crewe) The closing date for entries is Sunday 29th December, so book now and let your Team Manager know when you have entered. Further details are on our XC web page…

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…

THURSDAY 21ST NOVEMBER – TRAINING CANCELLED

Dan Hunsley
Due to the forecast cold conditions and high likelihood of icy roads and track surface, we have decide to cancel training at the track this evening. Hopefully, training will resume next week in slightly warmer but likely wetter conditions. Stay safe and warm! Dan Hunsley Track & Field Manager

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…

National XC Relays 2024

Neil Gunn
Following bronze podium success in the Northern Cross Country Relays on the 19th October 2024 in Sheffield, the U15 boys cross country team of George O’Donnell, Jake Ireland and Tom Wood ventured further afield to compete in the National Cross Country Relays in Mansfield on 2nd November. Despite a light…

Macclesfield Running Festival 2024

Owain Morris
Last Sunday saw runners from across the land descend on our town for the Macclesfield Running Festival. The event comprises three races: a 5k, a 10k, and a half marathon – all of which involve challenging hills and the opportunity to finish in a blaze of glory at the Macclesfield…