Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic Club

Wilmslow Festive 10k, 2024
2024-11-24 09:15 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Wilmslow town centre
Starts in Wilmslow town centre
An opportunity to race in festive outfits
Fast, flat course which is net downhill for the first 5k
https://www.runnorthwest.co.uk/pages/wilmslow-festive-10k-2024

2024 Lee Mill Relays - High Fell Series
2024-11-24 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Stubbylee Hall, Stubbylee Ln, Bacup, OL13 0DE
A relay event set in the Lee Mill Quarry site, for teams of four runners. All four runners will run individual over a 10.7k flagged course.
Based in Rossendale, Lancashire, running from Stubbylee Hall OL13 0DE – Sunday 24th November 10am start.
Teams of four, men, ladies or mix.
Clubs can enter teams, but not have to declare the individual runners till nearer race date.
Please note, team captains, this is a hard and demanding route, possibly run in wintery conditions, please ensure your runners are aware the risk involved.
Full kit including full waterproof bodycover, hat, gloves, compass and whistle must be carried. Stringent kit check will be made to all competitors. A map of the course will be provided on registering.
Entry £28 team
120 team limit with wait list
Entries on the Day will be taken if limit is not reached.

2024 Fell Handicap
2024-12-15 08:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | St Dunstan’s Inn, Langley, Main Street, Langley, Cheshire, SK11 0BU, United Kingdom
The 2024 Fell Handicap is on on Sunday 15th December 2024
Note: Entry Limit of 70 places (restricted by space in St Dunstan)
This year all participants need to pre-register using the link to the Pre-registration form below and pre-pay to get a start time (in 2021 the event was out of pocket due to ‘no shows’). Payment details will be provided.
Note: There is a mass start at 8.30am for those with an estimated time longer than 3h30. Runners in the mass start will be expected to run the course with at least one other person for safety reasons.

2024 PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
Contact FELL HANDICAP ORGANISER
Registration Details (Google Form) – 2024 PRE-REGISTRATION

Note 1: Cost is £10 to include soup & sandwich – to be paid to Sarah Cassie (details trail & fell club FB groups). Surplus funds donated to BMRT.
Note 2: The pub will be closed after registration and not open again until 12.00 so no access to any items left in the pub. All clothes, bags etc to be left in the back room
Note 3: Poor Weather Contingency Plan

Route & Other Details

2024 The Stoop - High Fell Series
2024-12-22 11:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Penistone Hill Country Park, Haworth, Keighley, BD22 9RH
Date & time: Sun 22 Dec 2023 at 11:30
Country: England
Region: South/West Pennines
Category: BS
Website: http://www.wharfedaleharriers.co.uk/events
Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
Climb: 250 m / 820 ft
Venue: Penistone Hill Country Park, nr Haworth, Keighley.
Grid reference: 025364
Skills: PM, LK
Minimum age: 16

ENTRY INFORMATION

Entry on day: Yes
Entry on day fee: £5.00
Pre-entry: Yes
Pre-entry fee: £5.00

Four Villages Half Marathon
2025-01-19 10:30 - 14:00 UTC
Helsby. Click here for entries.

Alsager 5
2025-02-02 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
Alsager. Click here for entries.

Pavilion Gardens parkrun
2025-03-08 09:00 - 10:00 UTC
Buxton. Register as a Macclesfield Harrier on the parkrun website for your score to count towards the 2025 Club Championship.

Wilmslow Running Festival
2025-03-23 09:30 - 13:00 UTC
10k and Half Marathon option. 5 bonus points are available for those competing in the Half Marathon due to it being a designated race in the Cheshire Grand Prix.
Sign up here.

Congleton parkrun
2025-04-05 09:00 - 10:00 UTC
Register as a Macclesfield Harrier on the parkrun website for your score to count towards the 2025 Club Championship.

Crewe 10k
2025-04-20 09:00 - 12:00 UTC
5 bonus points are available as this is a designated race in the Cheshire Grand Prix. Your best 5 races in the series will count towards your standings in the Cheshire Grand Prix.

Buxworth 5
2025-05-01 19:30 - 21:00 UTC
A hilly 5 miler. Click here to enter.

2025 Rainow 5
2025-05-07 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Rainow Institute, Stocks Lane, Rainow, Cheshire, SK10 5XR, United Kingdom
The annual Rainow 5 is back for 2025. Wednesday 7th May 2025.
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)

Christleton 5k
2025-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
A flat, fast evening 5k. 5 bonus points are available as this is a designated race in the Cheshire Grand Prix. Your best 5 races in the series will count towards your standings in the Cheshire Grand Prix.

Buxton Half Marathon
2025-05-25 10:00 - 13:00 UTC
A hilly half marathon with stunning views of the Peak District. Click here to enter.

Dave Telford Dunham Massey 5k
2025-06-05 19:15 - 20:30 UTC
5 bonus points are available as this is a designated race in the Cheshire Grand Prix. Your best 5 races in the series will count towards your standings in the Cheshire Grand Prix. Click here to sign up.

Meerbrook 15k
2025-06-08 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Click here to enter.

Colshaw Hall 10k
2025-06-15 09:30 - 12:00 UTC

Macclesfield parkrun
2025-07-26 09:00 - 10:00 UTC
Register as a Macclesfield Harrier on the parkrun website for your score to count towards the 2025 Club Championship

Pie and Peas 5
2025-08-06 19:00 - 21:30 UTC

Birchwood 10k
2025-08-17 09:00 - 12:00 UTC

North West Road Relays
2025-09-14 - 2025-09-15
Venue TBC. We will be looking to field as many age category groups as possible. Please contact Owain Morris if interested in representing the club at this event.

Guilden Sutton 10k
2025-09-21 09:00 - 12:00 UTC

Congleton Half Marathon
2025-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 UTC

Wilmslow parkrun
2025-10-11 09:00 - 10:00 UTC

Macclesfield Running Festival
2025-10-26 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
Organised by RunThrough on behalf of the club. Please contact the club chairman if you’re interested in volunteering at this race.
5 bonus points are available for the 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon option. The Half Marathon is a designated race in the Cheshire Grand Prix. Your best 5 races in the series will count towards your standings in the Cheshire Grand Prix. Click here to sign up.

2025 Fell Handicap
2025-12-14 08:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | St Dunstan’s Inn, Langley, Main Street, Langley, Cheshire, SK11 0BU, United Kingdom
The 2025 Fell Handicap is on on Sunday 14th December 2025
Note: Entry Limit of 80 places (restricted by space in St Dunstan)
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
All participants need to pre-register using the link to the Pre-registration form below and pre-pay to get a start time.
Payment details will be provided.
Note: There is a mass start at 8.30am for those with an estimated time longer than 3h30m. Runners in the mass start cannot ‘win’ the handicap and will be expected to run the course with at least one other person for safety reasons. The infamous ‘Sweetie Tree’ is optional but a time penalty (tbd) will be applied if you do not visit the tree.
2025 PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
2025 REQUEST BANK DETAILS TO PAY FOR YOUR ENTRY (for those not in the Fell or Trail Facebook Groups)
Note 1: This event is for members of the club only. Min age 18 years. Handicap start times will be set such that everybody arrives back at the finish at ‘about’ the same time. The winner of the handicap event is the first person back (excluding anyone in the ‘mass start’).
Note 2: Cost is £10 to include soup & sandwich – to be paid before the event to Sarah Cassie (details available trail & fell club FB groups or via CONTACT FORM). Surplus funds donated to BMRT.
Note 3: The pub will be closed after registration and not open again until 12.00 so no access to any items left in the pub. All clothes, bags etc to be left in the back room
Note 4: FRA Kit to be carried – Details Here
Note 5: Poor Weather Contingency Plan
Note 6: Please only enter if you are confident that you know the route and can complete in under 3.5hrs or have someone to run with and complete in under 4.5hrs.
Note 7: There is a diversion at the start of the route due to a closed footpath near Ridgegate Reservoir – details will be provided (see below). This diversion will add 5-10 minutes to your run time.
General Contact Form: FELL HANDICAP ORGANISER
Route & Other Details

2026 Rainow 5
2026-05-06 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Rainow Institute, Stocks Lane, Rainow, Cheshire, SK10 5XR, United Kingdom
The annual Rainow 5 is back for 2026. Wednesday 6th May 2025.
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
