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Birchwood 10K 2023 Race Report

Ray O'Keefe
There were 13 Macc Harriers who competed against other clubs in the next Cheshire Grand Prix race, the Birchwood 10K. Two of our runners, Rob Whitby and Rob Hasler, were also running for Cheshire in an inter-county competition. Some great times were had by all even though the course had…

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,…

July 2023 Club Record-Breakers

Jim Rowley
A bumper month in July 2023 as multiple records were claimed across Track, Field, and Road. Declan Murray claimed several Senior Track records both indoors and outdoors, while also claiming the Senior 5k Road record. Hilary West claimed several Indoor Track and Field records in both the V60 and V65…

Mark Burley – Denis Rankin Round Report

Mark Burley
Mark Burley successfully completed the Denis Rankin Round in Northern Ireland (90km, 6,500m, 39 peaks) on 29th July 2023 within the allowed 24hrs. His event report is here.     2023 Denis Rankin Report – Mark Burley CLICK HERE to see reports from all the ‘big’ rounds.  

Macclesfield Running Festival 2023

Neil Gunn
This year the club committee has decided to partner with Run Through in order to have a Road Race Festival in Macclesfield on 29th October 2023 (details below). Macclesfield Running Festival 2023 It is hoped that club members will support this by volunteering* for marshalling and other duties on the…

Road Handicap 2023 race report

Ray O'Keefe
On Monday evening the weather gods were kind and provided perfect conditions for running, but could the 14 runners taking part in the Road Handicap predict their times correctly for the Road Handicap route? Most were either just over their predicted time or very pessimitic about their pace and a…

Alderley Park Parkrun 2023 Race Results

Ray O'Keefe
The most recent race in the Macc Harriers Road Running Championships was also part of the Cheshire Grand Prix of races so earned extra points in our competition as well as counting towards the Grand Prix. The Alderley Park Parkrun is a new local Parkrun to the local area within…

Committee Notes – June 22nd 2023

Neil Gunn
The Club Committee* met on 22nd June 2023 and notes from the meeting  are now available (along with all previous meeting minutes). * As the meeting was note quorate all decisions will be confirmed at the next meeting (September) Link – COMMITTEE NOTES JUNE 2023 Link – PREVIOUS MINUTES Kim…
Rob & Ange Gittins

2023 Summer Spine – The Pennine Way

Neil Gunn
2023 Summer SPINE – Angela & Rob Gittins You get married, you plan a honeymoon – exotic location, luxury accommodation, fine dining… well, this is Angela & Rob’s story – grab a seat and a drink of choice, relax and enjoy the journey by clicking the link below… Angela &…

June 2023 Club Record-Breakers

Jim Rowley
New records claimed in June 2023 across Track, Field and Road, including several that had stood for over ten years! Elizabeth Pendrill set a new U15 75m Hurdles record of 11.70 seconds at the YDL Lower event in Leigh. A record that had stood for almost 19 years! Hayden Blunn set…