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Flying Fox 10, 2025

Six Macclesfield Harriers travelled to Standon in Staffordshire to take part in the scenic but brutal Flying Fox 10 Miles. There was barely a flat section on this undulating course, and there was even a 2-mile hill climb with a non-negotiable puddle to contend with halfway through! On the plus…

London Marathon 2026 Club Places: Ballot Procedure

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…

Macclesfield Running Festival 2025

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…

Wilmslow parkrun #478

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…

Guilden Sutton 10k, 2025

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

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

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

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…

Pie and Peas 5, 2025

Four phenomenal performances, one terrific team! It was an outstanding evening for our ladies as the first four ladies to finish this years’ Pie and Peas 5 were all Macclesfield Harriers! Congratulations to Congratulations to Faye Sharpley (33:19), Kristy Readman (33:39), Emma Johnson (34:05), and Helen Saunders (34:19) for putting…

Macclesfield parkrun #298 – Road Club Championship Race

Macclesfield parkrun was designated as a road running club championship race this weekend. Despite the rain, a huge turnout of 34 club members made their way down to our local parkrun. James Perry ran a new course PB of 18:09 to ensure that he was the first Macclesfield Harrier across…