Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic Club

2024 Doctors Gate - Peaks Trail Series
2024-02-25 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Queen’s Arms, Shepley Street, Old Glossop
Doctors Gate fell race – 25th February 2024

Start at 11 am for men & women
Online entry: £10.00 plus £1 booking fee
Entry on the day: £13.00
Minimum age: 18
Skills & experience: ER, PM, LK
Entries close at midnight on Friday 23rd February.
This race has a Permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA

The route starts and finishes at the Queen’s Arms, Shepley Street in Old Glossop.
Starting from The Queens Arms in Old Glossop, Doctors Gate is a 12.7 mile fell race with nearly 3000 ft of scent. The route takes you along the old packhorse route out of Old Glossop to where it meets the Pennine Way, before heading to Higher Shelf Stones, then on to Lower Shelf Stones. After returning to Doctors Gate, the route then climbs James Thorn, via Shelf Benches, before returning to Old Glossop via Dog Rock, Torside Clough and Cock Hill.
Pre-entries will close by midnight on the 19th February.
There will be food provided at the finish, with a presentation and prizes at the end.

High Legh 10k, 2024
2024-03-17 11:00 - 12:00 | High Legh Primary School
Part of the Cheshire Grand Prix series
‘Generally flat leafy Cheshire lanes with only a few rolling sections’
Race website

2024 Muncaster Luck - High Fell Series
2024-03-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Muncaster Castle Car Park, CA18 1RD
RACE DETAILS

Date & time: Sun 17 Mar 2023 at 12:00
Country: England
Region: Lake District
Category: BM
Website: http://muncaster.fellrace.org.uk
Distance: 15 km / 9.3 miles
Climb: 620 m / 2034 ft
Venue: Muncaster Castle car park, CA18 1RD
Grid reference: SD097966
Skills: ER, LK, NS
Minimum age: 18

ENTRY INFORMATION

Entry on day: Yes
Entry on day fee: £5.00
Pre-entry: No
EOD only. Cash only.

2024 Chicken Run - Peaks Trail Series
2024-03-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Hayfield Primary School, Swallow House Ln, Hayfield, SK22 2HB
The Chicken Run is back with it’s ‘Fowl’ and ‘Fowler’ options. The Fowl route covers 10.3km and the Fowler route is 13.1km. Both routes go up and over Lantern Pike and take in some truly magnificent scenery, with hopefully some far reaching views on the day
It was amazing to see so many runners at the previous Chicken Run and we hope that you’ll all come back for some more eggsceptional fell running
If you have any questions please get in touch
Distance – 10.3km or 13.1km
Free parking.
Further details here – https://fellrunner.org.uk/races.php

Wilmslow Running Festival, 2024
2024-03-24 09:30 - 12:00 | Wilmslow RUFC
10k or Half Marathon
Pacers for both distances
Popular race among club members
Club members will be marshalling, so you’re guaranteed to be cheered as you run past!

Chester Spring 5, 2024
2024-04-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Cheshire County Sports Club
5 Mile Road Race
Part of the Cheshire Grand Prix series
Midweek race taking place in Upton, on the outskirts of Chester
https://wcac.niftyentries.com/Chester-Spring-5-2024

2024 Egg’s Uphill Race - Summer Evening Series
2024-04-25 19:00 - 21:00
Details TBC, Thursday 25th April

2024 Kettleshulme - Peaks Trail Series
2024-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Kettleshulme Village Hall, Kettleshulme, SK23 7QU
RACE DETAILS

Date & time: Sun 28 Apr 2024 at 10:00
Country: England
Region: Peak District
Category: BS
Distance: 9 km / 5.6 miles
Climb: 355 m / 1165 ft
Venue: Kettleshulme Village Hall, SK23 7QU
Skills: PM, LK
Minimum age: 18

ENTRY INFORMATION

Entry on day: Yes
Entry on day fee: £12.00
Pre-entry: Yes
Pre-entry fee: £10.00
online entry via website.

2024 Rainow 5 - Summer Evening Series
2024-05-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Rainow Institute, Stocks Lane, Rainow, Cheshire, SK10 5XR, United Kingdom
The annual Rainow 5 is back for 2024. Wed 1st May 2024.
Background about the event can be found here… Rainow 5
Please collect your race number from registration in the Rainow Village Institute (opposite Robin Hood pub) from 6pm onwards. Bags can be left here (no valuables to be left). Bring your own safety pins please. All runners must display their race number. The race starts at 7:30pm very close to the Institute building.
The race is run under FRA regulations – as such be prepared to have FRA kit – a recommended minimum for this race is a waterproof top. The race route map and GPX file is available on the race website here (Rainow 5)
It is your responsibility to know the route (its on footpaths) – there will be marshals on each junction. Note the race is 5 miles (not 5K!). After collecting your number, if you do not start or do not complete the race it is essential you let a marshal or the race registration team know. There will be a “sweeper” at the back of the runners. The route does include kissing gates – if you are fast make sure you start at the front – otherwise be prepared to make the most of a breather at the gates if necessary!
After the race tea/coffees and cakes will be available to buy – please bring exact cash £2-£3 depending on your thirst and hunger and if possible bring your own mug to be filled(refreshment profits all fund-raising for Rainow Pre-School).
Low-key prize giving will take place at 8:45pm in the institute, along with presentation of donations from your entry fees to local charities TBD.
I look forward to seeing you all & enjoy the race.
Rachael Lawrance
For route and previous results information CLICK HERE
INFO ON FRA WEBSITE
LINK TO ENTRY SYSTEM (SI Entries) – (£6 for FRA members, £7 others, EoD £10 – entry fees same as 2023)

2024 Shining Tor - Summer Evening Series
2024-05-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Errwood Sailing Club, Errwood Reservoir, Sandy Lane, Buxton, SK17 6GJ
Shining Tor is a well established race. Taking you from the Errwood reservoir past the ruins of Errwood Hall, up to the summit of Shining Tor and along the ridge to Pym’s chair, giving you fantastic views of the Cheshire plain (weather permitting).
I reckon we have the best registration venue in the Errwood sailing club, of any fell race, but I might be biased.
As has happened in recent years, Buxton Mountain rescue team will marshal the course, which I think makes it the best marshalled. But I am biased.
Last year the profit of £1200 was donated to Mountain rescue so they can keep on helping those who get into trouble on the hills surrounding the Goyt Valley. They are all volunteers but need cash to maintain equipment and resources, so look on your entry fee as an insurance premium that you hope to never call on.
Nothing has changed, start time is 7.30. though after last year we are saying that there will be a time limit of 90 minutes to complete the course. Also after last year you will be required to bring full FRA kit, though it is up the organiser on the day to say if it is needed.
For more history and information please go https://shiningtorfellrace.wordpress.com/
Entries close Tue 07 May 2024
£10 entry + £1 booking fee

Christleton 5k, 2024
2024-05-17 19:15 - 20:00 | Christleton Sports Centre
Flat 5k with PB potential, organisers claim that ‘most local runners can claim to have set their 5K PB at Christleton
Part of the Cheshire Grand Prix series
https://www.chestertri.org.uk/our-races/christleton-5k/

2024 Shutlingsloe - Peaks Trail Series
2024-05-19 10:00 - 17:00
AS 3km 270m
£6 from nifty entries

2024 Gun Run - Summer Evening Series
2024-05-22 19:15 - 21:00 | Swythamley & Heaton Community Centre (near Leek), Gun End, Swythamley, Staffordshire, SK11 0SJ, United Kingdom
The 2024 Gun Run will be held on 22nd May 2024 (to be confirmed) at 19:15 start, from Swythamley & Heaton Community Centre, Gun End, Swythamley, near Leek SK11 0SJ, Grid reference: 965 682
Distance: 9.9 km / 6.2 miles, Climb: 250 m / 820 ft. Minimum age: 16
Male record: Allen Bunyan – 43:00 – 2022
Female record: Kristy Gill – 52:13 – 2022
Pre-entry fee: £7.00: Pre-entry strongly preferred. Entry on day fee: £10.00
Second running, on a new route, after a few years’ absence,.
Trail, fell, road: nothing too technical and something for all !
All proceeds to Staffordshire Wildlife Trust for restoration of Gun Hill and the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Free post-race tea and coffee: cakes and other refreshments available !
No guns (or gnus) please.
Julian Brown
01538 306837 / 07763 845606
julianbrown10@hotmail.co.uk

2024 Boar’s Head - Summer Evening Series
2024-06-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Boar’s Head Hotel, 2 Shrigley Road North, Poynton
8 miles / 1322 feet of ascent
Category BM PM/LK/NS
Wed 5th June 7:30 pm
Boar’s Head Hotel, 2 Shrigley Road North, Poynton
£5 EOD
Course is partially marked with 3 checkpoints

Dave Telford Memorial Dunham Massey 5k, 2024
2024-06-06 19:15 - 20:00 | Dunham Massey
Part of the Cheshire Grand Prix and the Spectrum Striders Summer Series
Takes place in the grounds of Dunham Massey National Trust
https://bookitzone.com/julian_spencer/SvjFFX

2024 Howtown - High Fell Series
2024-06-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Howtown Bobbin Mill, CA10 2ND
RACE DETAILS

Date & time: Sun 9 Jun 2023 at 11:00
Start time info: 5 mins from Registration. Registration will close at 10.50am or when race full.
Country: England
Region: Lake District
Category: AL
Distance: 21.4 km / 13.3 miles
Climb: 1400 m / 4593 ft
Venue: Howtown Bobbin Mill, CA10 2ND
Grid reference: 443196
Skills: ER, LK, NS
Minimum age: 18

ENTRY INFORMATION

Entry on day: Yes
Entry on day fee: £6.00
Pre-entry: No
Entry limited to 100. Keen to keep it EOD but know entry limit puts people off travelling too far. Those travelling a significant journey can send me a message the week before the race I will hold them a place until 10.30 on the day (up to 30 places)

2024 Shrigley Stag - Peaks Trail Series
2024-06-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Shrigley Hall Hotel & Spa, Pott Shrigley, SK10 5SB
BS 10km 280m

Colshaw Hall 10k, 2024
2024-06-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Colshaw Hall
Starts and ends at the Grade II listed Colshaw Hall
https://runcheshire.niftyentries.com/Colshaw-Hall-10k-Knutsford-2024

2024 DCRO Dash - Summer Evening Series
2024-06-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Speedwell Cavern, Winnats Pass, Castleton, S33 8WA
The DCRO Dash

The DCRO Dash is a fast, tough race over the hills south-west of Castleton in the Peak District of Derbyshire.
A major fund-raiser for DCRO, the route passes through some beautiful upland country sandwiched between the moors of the Dark Peak and the valleys of the White Peak … and some of the most severe and rewarding cave venues in the country, and will prove a strong challenge to runners of all abilities.
The race is run under FRA Rules:-
FRA Race Category: BS
Date: Provisionally Wednesday 19th June 2024
Start Time: 7.30pm
Registration: from 6.00pm at Speedwell Cavern Car Park
Pre-Entry: £5.50 – Online entry usually opens around April, Make sure you follow us on socials to receive updates about entry
Entry on the day £6.00 (Race limit is 200, Pre-entry is strongly recommended)
Minimum Age: 18 years
Flagging: Partially Flagged
Race Distance: 8.5km
Total Ascent: 370m
Running Kit: Please bring full FRA kit with you (waterproof jacket, trousers, hat, gloves as per FRA Rules) and be prepared to carry/wear it on the race if conditions dictate. There will be a notice at registration advising runners what kit is required. No kit, no race, no exceptions.
GPS devices: The FRA rules for competition have changed for 2021 and GPS navigational devices are no longer allowed for any races, but you may carry a GPS which will record your route for looking at later through, for example, Garmin or Strava.
Navigation and Safety: The race passes through several old mining areas and, because of this, the whole route is flagged and marshalled, and it is vital that all runners follow the flagged route.
No dogs on the race: spectators’ dogs must be on a leash.
For further information, please contact the race organiser:
Lee Langdon
Villers Breton, Town End, Taddington, Buxton, SK17 9UF
Email: lee.langdon@btconnect.com
Phone: 07738 401689

2024 Warslow Beer Festival - Peaks Trail Series
2024-07-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Warslow Village Hall, Cheadle Road, Warslow, Buxton, SK17 0JJ
Apart from stunning views of the Staffordshire Moorlands and Peak District, it contains extremely steep and technical ascents and descents, some of which are off public footpaths, and should only be attempted by experienced fell runners over the age of 18.
Held in conjunction with Warslow’s annual village beer festival there is plenty of opportunity for post race refreshments and a great day out.
Distance: 10Km/6mls
Ascent: 675m/2215 ft
Registration and start: Warslow Village Hall, Cheadle Road (B5053), Warslow, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 0JJ
Parking: Please follow the event staff’s directions and be considerate to residents and festival goers. £1 cash fee.
Route: The route crosses private land. Please DO NOT recce the sections of the route that are not on footpaths or access land

2024 Terry’s High Five - Summer Evening Series
2024-07-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Ranger Station, Trentabank, Macclesfield Forest, Langley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0NS, United Kingdom
Details TBC
BS 7km 305m
https://www.facebook.com/EmmaTH5/

2024 Wasdale - High Fell Series
2024-07-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Wasdale Campsite, Wasdale Head, Cumbria, CA20 1EX
Wasdale Fell Race
AL 34km/21.1mi, 2750m/9022ft.
The Wasdale Fell Race is organised by Cumberland Fell Runners Association and is also part of the Lakeland Classics Trophy (details at lakelandclassicstrophy.org.uk).
Fee includes light refreshment, use of the SPORTident race management / results system.
All Si-Cards are provided and pre logged onto the system, no personal SI-Cards will be used.
Start: 11:00
£15 pre-entry from early Feb via SI Entries
Parking, Registration, Start / Finish: located at the field east of National Trust campsite perimeter, Wasdale GR 184 075. Post code for travel to Wasdale Campsite, Wasdale Head, Cumbria, CA20 1EX. Please car share if at all possible to avoid valley road congestion and DO NOT PARK IN THE CAMPSITE IF YOU ARE NOT CAMPING.
Changing: None – use cars. Toilets in the NT car park and with showers available on the NT camp site, but there is charge for their use which MUST be paid by those using them. DO NOT USE THE SURROUNDS AS A TOILET.

Wilmslow Summer 10k
2024-07-14 09:15 - 10:30 | Wilmslow town centre
Pacers every 2m30s
Starts in Wilmslow town centre
https://www.runnorthwest.co.uk/pages/wilmslow-summer-10k-2024

2024 Bamford Carnival - Summer Evening Series
2024-07-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Bamford Recreation Ground, Station Road, Bamford, S33 0DA
Bamford Carnival Fell Race
Wednesday 17th July 2024, Race starts at 7.30pm. 7.2km, 320m ascent.
Minimum age 16 on the day of the race.
Online entry via SI Entries
£7 FRA members, £8 non members. Limited entries on the night £10.
Start and finish Bamford Recreation Ground, Grid Ref. 206829.
Free car parking on the Recreation Ground, S33 0DA, off Station Road.
The race is licensed by the FRA under UKA Rules. Category B, Short.
The well marked route goes from Bamford Recreation Ground to the top of Win Hill and back. Mostly on footpaths with a road section at the beginning and plenty of marshals make this event suitable for novice fell runners and experienced racers.

Warrington parkrun, 2024
2024-07-20 09:00 - 10:00
Part of the Cheshire Grand Prix
Free to enter
Please make sure you update your parkrun profile so Macclesfield Harriers & A.C. shows as your club on your profile
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/warrington/

Road Handicap 2024
2024-07-22 19:00
Free to enter
Starts and ends at the club house next to Macclesfield Track.
Predict your time and try to get as close to it as you can without using a watch or any other timing device
You don’t have to be the fastest person to win!
Open to club members only
Prize ceremony afterwards

2024 Teggs Nose - Peaks Trail Series
2024-08-03 14:30 - 16:30 | Trials Field, Bullocks Lane, Sutton, SK11 0HE
Tegg’s Nose fell race – Saturday 3rd August 2024

Start at 14.30 for men & women
Online entry: £5.00 plus £1 booking fee
Entry on the day: £7.00
Entries close at midnight on Thursday 1st August.
This race has a Permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA
Location: Trials Field, Bullocks Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield, SK11 0HE
Start time: 14:30

2024 Steel Fell - High Fell Series
2024-08-07 19:15 - 20:30 | Steel End Farm, Thirlmere
Date & time: Wed 7 Aug 2023 at 19:15
Country: England
Region: Lake District
Category: AS
Website: http://www.borrowdalefellrunners.co.uk
Distance: 5 km / 3.1 miles
Climb: 400 m / 1312 ft
Venue: Steel End Farm, Thirlmere.
Grid reference: 322128
Skills: PM
Minimum age: 16

ENTRY INFORMATION

Entry on day: Yes
Entry on day fee: £0.00
Pre-entry: No
Maybe a prize or two.
Donation to charity if you wish.

2024 Steel Fell - Summer Evening Series
2024-08-07 19:15 - 21:00 | Steel End Farm, Thirlmere
AS 5km 400m
Steel End Farm, Thirlmere

Sandbach 10k, 2024
2024-08-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Sandbach Rugby Club
Part of the Cheshire Grand Prix
Described as ‘a largely flat course navigating the stunning rural Cheshire East countryside where PBs are often found’
https://www.avtiming.com/sandbach10k
