Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic Club

Wilmslow parkrun
2025-10-11 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Cheshire
Register as a Macclesfield Harrier on the parkrun website for your score to count towards the 2025 Club Championship

2025 - Andrew Heywood Memorial - Windgather Fell Race
2025-10-12 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Burbage Institute, Bishops Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6UL, United Kingdom
Hi fellrunners of the midlands and north (and apologies if that’s not you…), just a quick reminder for the Windgather race, Sunday 12th October 2025, 11am, start from Burbage near Buxton.
It’s 13.5 miles ‘not completely flat but not too challenging, suitable for most’, (we checked the course last week: it’s still there, just as enjoyable as ever…)
All for charity, post race food and drink, and the weather is always good, so what’s not to like…
We’d really appreciate your support (plus anyone from your club and friends you might want to rope in!)
Fellrunner Details – CLICK HERE

Macclesfield Running Festival
2025-10-26 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Cheshire
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.

Club Committee Meeting (October 2025)
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Macclesfield Athletics Track, Priory Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4AF, United Kingdom
Committee Meeting … club members are welcome to attend. Any questions to be submitted to the club secretary.

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

2025 Boxing Day Run
2025-12-26 09:00 - 11:30 UTC | Langley Cricket Club, Cock Hall Lane, Langley, Cheshire, SK11 0DE, United Kingdom
Details of the 2025 Boxing Day run will be available on the website by early December.
2025 Boxing Day Run Details
Registration 9.00-9.45am (Cricket Club).
Pre-Registration Link
Run Start 10.00am (Langley Methodist Church, Cock Hall Lane).

Club Committee Meeting (January 2026)
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Macclesfield Athletics Track, Priory Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4AF, United Kingdom
Committee Meeting … club members are welcome to attend. Any questions to be submitted to the club secretary.
Note: Meeting date changed due to weather conditions.

2025/2026 AGM
2026-03-27 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Cheshire
Details TBA

2026 Cheshire Track & Field Grand Prix - Round 1
2026-04-25 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Macclesfield Athletics Track, Priory Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4AF, United Kingdom
Round 1 of the 2026 Cheshire Track & Field Grand Prix series will be held on Saturday 25th April at Macclesfield track.
This is an open event for all age groups (U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, U20 & Senior) with entries being made by individual athletes. Entries will open nearer the time on the Roster Athletics portal.
Please speak to your Team Manager if you need any advice on how to enter.

2026 Youth Development League (Lower Age Group) Round 1
2026-05-03 10:15 - 17:00 UTC | Cleavley Athletics Track, Blantyre Street, Eccles, Greater Manchester, M30 8HY, United Kingdom
Round 1 of the Youth Development League (YDL) will be held on Sunday 3rd May at at Cleavley Track, Eccles.
This league is for U14s and U16s only.
First events (U16 boys hammer and U16 girls long jump) start at 10:15.
Please speak to your Team Manager if you would like to compete in this event, as they will register the team.

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

2026 Cheshire Track and Field Championships
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-11 | Victoria Park, Warrington
The 2026 Cheshire T&F Championships will will be held over the weekend of 9th & 10th May at Victoria Park, Warrington.
The event is open to all abilities and age groups from U12 to Seniors.
Entry details will be posted here as soon as they become available.

2026 Cheshire Track & Field Grand Prix - Round 2
2026-05-17 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Cumberland Arena, Crewe, Thomas Street, Crewe, CW1 2BD, United Kingdom
Round 2 of the 2026 Cheshire Track & Field Grand Prix series will be held on Sunday 17th May at Cumberland Arena, Crewe.
This is an open event for all age groups (U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, U20 & Senior) with entries being made by individual athletes. Entries will open nearer the time on the Roster Athletics portal.
Please speak to your Team Manager if you need any advice on how to enter.

2026 Youth Development League (Lower Age Group) Round 2
2026-05-31 10:15 - 17:00 UTC | Sheepmount Athletics Stadium, Carlisle, Mayors Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8XL, United Kingdom
Round 2 of the Youth Development League (YDL) will be held on Sunday 31st May at Sheepmount Stadium, Carlisle.
This league is for U14s and U16s only.
First events (U16 boys hammer and U16 girls long jump) start at 10:15.
Please speak to your Team Manager if you would like to compete in this event, as they will register the team.

2026 Northern Track and Field League Round 1
2026-06-21 11:30 - 17:30 UTC | Witton Park Arena, Witton Park Arena, Preston Old Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2TP, United Kingdom
Round 1 of the 2026 Northern T&F League will be held on Sunday 21st June at Witton Park, Blackburn.
This event is only for U18s, U20s and Seniors.
The order and timing of events can be found here:
Northern T&F League Rules
Please contact your Team Manager for entry details.

2026 Cheshire Track & Field Grand Prix - Round 3
2026-07-05 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Cheshire
Round 3 of the 2026 Cheshire Track & Field Grand Prix series will be held on Sunday 5th July. The venue has still to be confirmed.
This is an open event for all age groups (U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, U20 & Senior) with entries being made by individual athletes. Entries will open nearer the time on the Roster Athletics portal.
Please speak to your Team Manager if you need any advice on how to enter.

2026 Youth Development League (Lower Age Group) Round 3
2026-07-18 10:15 - 17:00 UTC | Macclesfield Athletics Track, Priory Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4AF, United Kingdom
Round 3 of the Youth Development League (YDL) will be held on Saturday 18th July at Macclesfield Track.
This league is for U14s and U16s only.
First events (U16 boys hammer and U16 girls long jump) start at 10:15.
Please speak to your Team Manager if you would like to compete in this event, as they will register the team.

2026 Northern Track and Field League Round 2
2026-07-19 11:30 - 17:30 UTC | Macclesfield Athletics Track, Priory Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4AF, United Kingdom
Round 2 of the 2026 Northern T&F League will be held on Sunday 19th July at Macclesfield Athletics track.
This event is only for U18s, U20s and Seniors.
The order and timing of events can be found here:
Northern T&F League Rules
Please contact your Team Manager for entry details.

2026 Youth Development League (Lower Age Group) Round 4
2026-08-01 10:15 - 17:00 UTC | Sheepmount Athletics Stadium, Carlisle, Mayors Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8XL, United Kingdom
Round 4 of the Youth Development League (YDL) will be held on Saturday 1st August at Sheepmount Stadium, Carlisle.
This league is for U14s and U16s only.
First events (U16 boys hammer and U16 girls long jump) start at 10:15.
Please speak to your Team Manager if you would like to compete in this event, as they will register the team.

2026 Northern Track and Field League Round 3
2026-08-08 11:30 - 17:30 UTC | Sportcity, Manchester, Rowsley St, Etihad campus, M11 3FF
Round 3 of the 2026 Northern T&F League will be held on Saturday 8th August at Sportcity, Manchester.
This event is only for U18s, U20s and Seniors.
The order and timing of events can be found here:
Northern T&F League Rules
Please contact your Team Manager for entry details.

2026 Northern Track and Field League Round 4
2026-08-30 11:30 - 17:30 UTC | Witton Park Arena, Witton Park Arena, Preston Old Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2TP, United Kingdom
Round 4 of the 2026 Northern T&F League will be held on Sunday 30th August at Witton Park, Blackburn.
This event is only for U18s, U20s and Seniors.
The order and timing of events can be found here:
Northern T&F League Rules
Please contact your Team Manager for entry details.

2026 Cheshire Track & Field Grand Prix - Round 4
2026-09-13 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Ellesmere Port Sports Village, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9LB, United Kingdom
Round 4 of the 2026 Cheshire Track & Field Grand Prix series will be held on Sunday 13th September at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.
This is an open event for all age groups (U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, U20 & Senior) with entries being made by individual athletes. Entries will open nearer the time on the Roster Athletics portal.
Please speak to your Team Manager if you need any advice on how to enter.
