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London Marathon 2026 Club Places: Ballot Procedure

Owain Morris
Macclesfield Harriers & AC has been awarded two places for next year’s London Marathon which will be held on Sunday, April 26th, 2026. The two places will be available to all eligible members via a club ballot. A full list of eligibility criteria including volunteering criteria to be included in…

Ian Humphreys – 100th Marathon – for MND

Neil Gunn
Club member Ian Humphreys is kindly supporting our Club fundraising initiative in support of Rob Hasler and Brian West. Please read Ian’s story and support if you can, via the link below, to his fundraising page. All sponsorship funds raised will be split equally between Rob and Brian to help…

Macclesfield Running Festival 2025

Owain Morris
The Macclesfield Running Festival took over town last weekend as the 5k, 10k, and half marathon as runners raced from the Macclesfield Athletics Track towards Prestbury and Henbury. All three events involve challenging hills and the opportunity to finish in a blaze of glory at the Macclesfield Athletics Track! The…

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

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…

Mixed Ability Relay Event – Tuesday, September 16th

Owain Morris
Following the success of last year’s event the Mixed Ability Relay is returning to the track on Tuesday, September 16th. The event is open to all members of Macclesfield Harriers & A.C. who are aged 13 or over. All participants will be placed in teams of five, with all teams…

Birchwood 10k, 2025

Owain Morris
Nine Macclesfield Harriers took on the Birchwood 10k in the heat. This a tricky course which contains two energy-sapping climbs over steep bridges near the end of the race. The fastest Harrier, and 3rd MV45, was Mark Walker in a time of 35:38. He was followed by Matt Lynas in…

North West Counties Road Relays, 2025

Owain Morris
Macclesfield Harriers & A.C. will be taking part in the 25th North West Counties Road Relays in Birkenhead Park on Sunday, September 14th. This event is open to all interested members and is a great way to represent the club. The club will pay the cost of entry for all…