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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…

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…

Pie and Peas 5, 2025

Owain Morris
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

Owain Morris
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…

Buxton Carnival 4, 2025

Owain Morris
Saturday saw the Road Running Club Championships back in Buxton for another short race.  The high temperatures and altitude didn’t stop a small group of harriers taking on this rarely run distance over an undulating course around the centre of Buxton. The race was started in style by the Carnival Queen…

Mobberley ‘Round the Runway’ 5, 2025

Owain Morris
Twenty Macclesfield Harriers travelled to the ever-popular Mobberley ‘Round the Runway’ 5 on Tuesday evening. Whatever the weather elsewhere, flying into Manchester Airport invariably means arriving to grey skies and rain. This proved to be the case for this race around the perimeter of Manchester’s second runway. Despite Monday’s scorching…

Colshaw Hall 10k, 2025

Owain Morris
Seventeen Macclesfield Harriers completed the Colshaw Hall 10k last Sunday. This flat and leafy course is popular due to its speed and the scenery.  The warm and humid weather put paid to some PB hopes, but there were still some great performances by our club members! Our fastest lady was…