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Spond User Guide

Dan Hunsley
Below are some screen shots with tips on how to use the Spond app on your smartphone. (Please note that these screenshots are taken on my iPhone with Spond v4.47.0. If you have a different brand of phone the screens might look a bit different, but I assume the same…

British Fell Relay Championships 2025

Neil Gunn
Nathanael – Results Report: Macclesfield Harriers were proudly represented by 5 teams at the British Fell Relay Championships, this year held near Dolgellau in southern Snowdonia. That’s the most Harriers teams since the ‘home fixture’ at Ladybower in 2019. Thanks go to Mark Burley and Egg Cameron for rallying the…

Windgather Fell Race 2025 – a runner’s perspective

Neil Gunn
Here is a write up of the stunning Windgather Fell Race 2025 from a club runner’s perspective  – the event is kindly organised by Julian, Jo, Buxton Rotary and a fabulous team of Marshals. I think for the many Harriers who have enjoyed it through the years, this is a…

October 2025 Club Record-Breakers Update

Jim Rowley
TRACK – MEN It was a truly successful summer for Jake Rowley after he improved his U20 800m time even further! Competing in the British Milers Club events this year has really paid off as Jake eclipsed his own previous U20 record of 1:54.54 with a time of 1:53.90 at…

Wilmslow parkrun #478

Owain Morris
Despite taking place on the same day as the opening fixture of the Manchester Area Cross-Country League, thirteen Macclesfield Harriers took part in the Road Running Club Championship race at Wilmslow parkrun event #478. This deceptively tricky course consists of two out and backs through The Carrs Park with each…

Committee Minutes – September 17th 2025

Neil Gunn
The Club Committee met on 17th September 2025 and meeting minutes are now available (along with all previous meeting minutes). Link – COMMITTEE MINUTES September 2025 Link – PREVIOUS MINUTES Rachel Gilliland Club Secretary

Success at the British & Irish Mountain Running Championships

Neil Gunn
Three Junior Macclesfield Harriers Fly the Flag for England! On 13th September, not one, not two, but three incredible Junior Macclesfield Harriers proudly represented England at the Junior British & Irish Mountain Running Championships in the picturesque village of Canolfan y Fron, Gwynedd, Wales. Despite forecasts of thundery showers, the…

Guilden Sutton 10k, 2025

Owain Morris
After Saturday’s torrential rain, the seven Harriers who took part in the Guilden Sutton 10k were grateful for the clear blue skies which greeted them on Sunday morning. This tricky course starts with an undulating lap and a half of the village of Guilden Sutton followed by a quick downhill…

2025 Autumn / Winter Outdoor Track & Field Training

Dan Hunsley
Please see the attached table for a summary of outdoor training sessions taking place this autumn / winter: 2025 Autumn_Winter Training Plan Please note we currently don’t have enough Coaches or Coaching Assistants to cover indoor training this autumn / winter. We can review this situation if any parents volunteer…

Sportshall – Information for athletes, parents & guardians

Dan Hunsley
What is Sportshall? Sportshall is an indoor athletics event for younger age groups (U11, U13 & U15). It takes place over the autumn / winter season (Oct – Feb) comprising of league events where athletes earn points for their club competing against other clubs in the same match. There is…