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Round the Runway 5 mile 2023 Race Report

Ray O'Keefe
The popular Round the Runway 5 mile race put on by Wilmslow Running club was attended by 25 Macc Harriers with conditions ideal for high flying! Some great results were had by all throughout the field with notable performances from Mark Walker (28:57) who placed 5th overall, Emma Gallymore (39:57)…

UK ATHLETICS UPDATES TO OFFICIALS – SAFE PRACTICE GUIDANCE

Neil Gunn
We would like to thank all officials for all their hard work, commitment, and support on behalf of events and the sport, in what is the first full season without any pandemic restrictions in place since 2020. You are all doing a fantastic job and it is very much appreciated…

Summer Road Handicap 2023 – Monday July 17th 7pm

Ray O'Keefe
Summer Road Handicap Monday July 17th 7pm How well do you know your running pace? This will be a fun event where runners try to predict their time for an out and back route of approximately 7.5K starting and finishing at the track. No watches allowed! Prizes for top 10…

More success for our junior athletes

Sarah Dilworth
Many congratulations to Lizzie Pendrill, Rebecca Dilworth and Hayden Blunn for their selection to compete in the prestigious English Schools Track and Field Championships being held in Birmingham this coming  weekend (30th June and 1st July).   Many current International athletes started their athletics career at these championships, so this is…

Bob Graham Round Weekend (June 2023)

Neil Gunn
The Bob Graham round is a beast of a challenge; but it is not insurmountable. You just need to be able to travel efficiently and consistently over its 70mile length and Everest proportioned ascent, whether over grassy summits, boggy moors, technical scrambles, or scree descents. Easy eh? For those that…

Kathleen O’Donnell – Bob Graham Round 2023

Neil Gunn
Warm up: Firstly, a massive thank you to Tom Whittington, our brilliant fell leader who orchestrated this fabulous weekend, bringing together so many plucky strings – we all know what a brilliant leader he is with the ability to bring together so many people in such a kind and organised…

Bob Graham Round – Steph Wood (2023)

Neil Gunn
Bob Graham Round Steph Wood, 16-17th June 2023 Where to start? Probably back in 2015 when Rob Gittins did his BG and I supported on leg 4. I will never forget arriving in Wasdale. Surely there is no other place more beautiful. I was blown away. I had already acquired…

Club Bob Graham Weekend 2023

Julian Brown
Congratulations to our three contenders, Stephanie Wood, Kathleen O’Donnell and Barrie Thomason on their efforts over the weekend. Stephanie Completed a Bob Graham Round, well within the 24 hour limit, and in good spirits throughout. Barrie completed the round but unfortunately slightly outside the 24 hours, and also in fine…

Birchwood Brook 5K 2023 race results

Ray O'Keefe
On Thursday evening the North Cheshire 5K Grand Prix series of four races came to an end with the Birchwood Brook 5K. Four Macc Harriers made it to this final race with some good times despite the heat. The results for the Macc Harriers are below with a link to…

Colshaw Hall 10K 2023 race results

Ray O'Keefe
Hot conditions greeted runners at this year’s Colshaw Hall 10K. There were 23 Harriers who took on this undulating course and battled the heat for some great times. Some notable results were James Noakes (36:40) taking 7th place and 1st M55, Kristy Gill (44:24) 9th female overall and Harry Newton…