This morning’s Pavilion Gardens parkrun was the first of four parkruns designated as fixtures in our Road Running Club Championship. Twenty-four Harriers made the trip to Buxton and were rewarded with a beautiful Spring morning. Those of us further back in the field were able to appreciate the views of Solomon’s Temple towering over Buxton. This picturesque course consists of three loops of the eponymous Pavilion Gardens, and it is both undulating and twisty.
The star of the morning was undoubtedly Holly Nettle, who gave up her own run to attend to an injured runner and ensure that they were fit and well. For her outstanding act of sportsmanship, Holly has been awarded 100 points in the Club Championship. Well done, Holly!
Thirteen Harriers attended Pavilion Gardens parkrun for the first time, while five recorded new course PBs.
Sue Stockdale was the first lady to finish today, crossing the line in a time of 22:15. Emma Galleymore (24:18), and Caroline Gisby (24:46) were the second and third Macclesfield Harriers ladies, respectively.
Our fastest three men also bagged the three podium positions. James Perry came third in 17:50, Ben Greene finished ahead of him in 17:43, and Jordan Cooper was first across the line with a time of 17:29.
Congratulations to all for your performances at Pavilion Gardens parkrun. Full results are available here.
| Name | Chip Time |
| Jordan Cooper | 17:29 |
| Ben Greene | 17:43 |
| James Perry | 17:50 |
| Richard Clarke-Williams | 20:10 |
| Graeme Eddie | 20:17 |
| Bobby Tomlinson | 20:37 |
| Duncan James | 21:07 |
| Gareth Stockdale | 21:27 |
| Peter Taylor | 21:31 |
| Sue Stockdale | 22:15 |
| Anthony Pickles | 22:16 |
| Mike Kemp | 23:03 |
| Keith Mulholland | 23:06 |
| Steve Lomas | 23:09 |
| Barnaby Hamilton | 23:12 |
| Owain Morris | 23:24 |
| Oli Nettle | 23:53 |
| Emma Galleymore | 24:18 |
| Caroline Gisby | 24:46 |
| Elaine Pettie | 25:42 |
| Joanne Booth | 26:52 |
| Joanne Foster | 27:06 |
| Ava Rowlands | 27:44 |
| Helen Eddie | 36:52 |
The standings for the 2025 Road Running Championship will be updated after every race and can be accessed here. Jordan Cooper leads the men’s standings while Sue Stockdale is in first place in the ladies’ standings. Will anyone catch them?
2025 Road Running Championship Standings
The 2025 fixture list is available here. Our next three races are:
- Wilmslow Running Festival (10k and Half Marathon), March 23rd (HM: Cheshire Grand Prix)
- Congleton parkrun, April 5th
- Crewe 10k, April 20th (Cheshire Grand Prix)
We look forward to racing with you soon!
