Cross Country

Runners of any ability are welcome. We belong to two leagues (the Manchester Area League and the North Staffs League). The events are very sociable and great winter training to maintain fitness. Unless you’re under 11, you need to be EA affiliated to compete for the club in these events.

Individual runners also compete in the annual Cheshire Championships, the North of England Country Championships and the English National Cross Country Championships.

The club XC Championships depends on points from a runner’s best races over the season, with slightly different qualifying races for U11s and U13 to Senior Runners. Details of the XC Club Championship Rules can be found here.

The latest fixture list can be found here

Contact XC Manager

Latest XC News

2025-2026 Fixture List

League & Championships Overviews (& Entry Info)

  • Four-race series from September to December.
  • Traditional terrain: grassy fields, woodland, mud.
  • Open to club runners of all ages.
  • Team and individual scoring; club vests required.

HOW TO SIGN UP

  • Open to first-claim club members.
  • Sign up via EntryCentral.
  • Entry options:
    • Individual races: £4.50 (Seniors), £2.50 (Juniors)
    • All four rounds: Discounted bundle available
  • Guest runners welcome (individual results only).
  • Club vests must be worn

 

  • Five-race series from October to February.
  • Competitive and inclusive; large fields across age groups.
  • Distances range from 2.4 km (U11) to 9.5 km (Senior Men).
  • First-claim club members only; club vests mandatory.

HOW TO SIGN UP

  • One-time registration covers all five races.
  • Entry fee: ~£7.50 for the season.
  • Club vests must be worn.
  • For details, visit the MACCL website.
  • Local league with a friendly atmosphere.
  • Suitable for juniors, seniors, and veterans.
  • Team scoring and age-group races.
  • No individual race sign-up; club entry only.
  • Held in early January (2026 date TBC).
  • Open to Cheshire-born or resident athletes.
  • Selection race for Inter-County Championships.
  • Medals for top individuals and teams.
  • Organized by Northern Athletics.
  • High-level competition across Northern England.
  • Includes individual and team races; club entry required.
  • 2026: East Park, Sedgefield (21st February)
  • Open to first-claim club members.

RACE DAY ESSENTIALS

  • Arrive 60–90 minutes before race time.
  • Wear your club vest and race number.
  • Check course maps and warm up properly.
  • Support your teammates—every place counts!

XC Team Managers

U11 Boys

Contact U11 Boys XC Team Manager

U11 Girls

Contact U11 Girls XC Team Manager

Join Our Cross Country Team

If you (or your child) would like to represent Macclesfield Harriers in the Cross Country Leagues please contact your team manager (see above).

There is a ‘closed’ Facebook Group for XC runner communications – CLICK HERE (note: You will need to be a club member to access this).

Upcoming Events

Cross Discipline Challenge

The Cross Discipline Challenge exists in order to promote and celebrate participation in all of the disciplines that the club is active in and to encourage members to branch out and compete in areas outside of their normal preferred discipline and to support the club through volunteering.

More Info