Recent Road Race Results
- Created on Monday, 21 September 2020 19:28
- Last Updated on Monday, 21 September 2020 19:28
- Written by Ray O'Keefe
Recent Road Race Results collated by Mark Godden.
Following the Covid-19 lockdown, road running races have begun to return in a limited way. A few Harriers have taken part and have produced some good performances. Here is a summary:
Tatton 10k 9th August
Ciaran Wright   39:38
Tatton ‘Chase the Sun’ 10k 26th August
Mel Power 50:00 (2nd in age category)
Mid-Cheshire 5k 28th August
Fin Proffitt 15:09 (6th, PB)
Ciaran Wright 18:46 (PB)
Mike Walton 21:43
Tatton 10k 13 Sept
Paul Sharp 40:01
Annie Smedley 45:24 (PB)
Mel Power 49:43 (2nd in age category)
Mike Walton 50:34
Mark Godden 50:50
Catherine Wilson 53:11
Katrina Barnes 53:36
Lynne Graves 53:37
Emma Lord 62:27
Shelley Lee 70:15
Rachel Snowdon 70:17
Cheshire Half Marathon 20th Sept.
Karl Davies 1:33:32
Annie Smedley  1:42:10 (PB)
Mike Walton 1:43:18
Mark Godden 1:43:47 (PB)
Kathryn Hutchinson 1:44:38
Katrina Barnes 1:44:58 (PB)
Chris Payne 1:46:40
Ian Humphreys 2:07:09
England Athletics Online Field Judge Courses - Volunteers Needed
- Created on Friday, 18 September 2020 14:09
- Last Updated on Friday, 18 September 2020 14:10
- Written by Sarah Dilworth
RunMaccFest £15,000 for 15,000km - We need your miles and your cash this week!
- Created on Friday, 11 September 2020 18:21
- Last Updated on Friday, 11 September 2020 18:23
- Written by Ray O'Keefe
Congratulations to Macc Harriers and friends we have almost achieved our 15,000km target! Now we need to match the cash! Due to the generosity of our sponsors and 50 odd runners signed up to the RunMaccFest Charity Challenge we have already raised over £8,000 for our charity partners The Rossendale Trust, Just Drop-in and Cre8. As a final push we need help from everyone next week so we are asking a big favour from everyone who is a club member. Next week from Monday 14th September until Monday 21st September we are asking you to donate a minimum of £20 to RunMaccFest Charity Challenge. We have made it super easy for you. When you sign up for any club run on Facebook next week, we will ask you to donate at the following link
https://www.givepenny.com/run_maccfest_run_macc_fest_charity_challenge
Next weekend we will be organising some special RunMaccFest Runs which will include;
Macclesfield Half Marathon
Macclesfield 10K
Fast 5K
Fell Handicap
Golden Ring Fancy Dress
5 Trigs Challenge
….Keep watching here and on Facebook run group pages and more events will be added this week.
Where do I sign up for RunMaccFest Charity Challenge Runs? – They will be posted on the club Facebook pages as events. Sign up in the usual way just the same as for any club run.
Can’t run at the weekend? – No problem just donate when you sign up for any club run this weekCan’t make a club run? – No problem, just donate and support RunMaccFest Charity Challenge.
Already signed up for the challenge? – Thank you and please get your friends and family donating on your page.
Already racing this weekend? – No problem log your miles and donate.
Want a race bib? – Print off your own at www.runmaccfest.com
Our charities need our support. Just think of all the race entry fees that you have saved this year, why not donate them to RunMaccFest Charity Challenge?
Donate here https://www.givepenny.com/run_maccfest_run_macc_fest_charity_challenge
The small print
Club led runs are limited to 12 people in line with government guidance
You must be a paid-up member of Macclesfield Harriers to join a club run
RunMaccFest Runs will be posted on Rungroup Facebook pages as Events. You must sign-up prior to the event.
You must have completed the Covid form
You must adhere to all Covid guidelines
Any questions please contact Mandy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Continued training (Track, Road, Trail, and Fell) - update 10th September 2020
- Created on Thursday, 10 September 2020 11:51
- Last Updated on Thursday, 10 September 2020 11:52
- Written by Neil Gunn
Following the latest restrictions imposed by the Government by tightening the limit on social gatherings to no more than 6 people in total please be aware that the athletic club is allowed to continue athletic training with its current arrangements (maximum 12), providing we ALL maintain a Covid secure environment. This is in line with England Athletic guidelines.
This means that you must have preregistered for a session, be a paid up club member, and have completed a club health questionnaire.
In the case of T&F training we are also expecting people to pay their £30 track fee.
I need to re-emphasise the importance of notification of any change by individuals in their health should they test positive for COVID-19, or have returned from a high risk area or country .
Finally may I restate the need for athletes to maintain the 2m separation: to stay separate from other groups, particularly when  arriving, during and after a session.
All the above is essential if we are to continue to enjoy safe training.
Bob lynch 01625 829229
Club Welfare officer and Club President
Track Fees 2020-2021
- Created on Friday, 04 September 2020 14:14
- Last Updated on Friday, 04 September 2020 14:15
- Written by Neil Gunn
Track fees for the period 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021 are now due. Because the track was unavailable for most of April to August, we have reduced the fee from the previously notified £50 to £30.
The fee must be paid by ALL juniors.
The fee is optional for all seniors.
A small number of members paid the full £50 during the period 1st January to 31st March this year. These members are due a refund. If this applies to you, please send your bank details (account name, sort code and number) to the treasurer ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) who will process a £20 refund.
If you have not previously paid the track fee, please make a £30 BACS payment to the normal Macc Harriers membership account:
Account name:Â Â Â Â Macclesfield Harriers & Athletics Business Reserve Account
Sort code:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 16-24-32
Acc No. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11038454
Payment reference: ‘Track – Athlete’s surname and initials’
Please make this payment by 30th September 2020.
Thank you
Mark Godden
Treasurer
Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic Club
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Bollington Virtual 10K
- Created on Tuesday, 25 August 2020 09:22
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 August 2020 09:23
- Written by Ray O'Keefe
Just a heads up if you have not seen it, our neighbours the Bollington Harriers are putting on a virtual 10K event that is getting close to filling up. You get a very nice medal for participating and something extra for the first 60 who include White Nancy and/or The Nab in their route!
Road, Trail & Fell Group sizes - August 2020 update
- Created on Sunday, 16 August 2020 07:19
- Last Updated on Sunday, 16 August 2020 07:20
- Written by Neil Gunn
Club President
Phased return to track training - August 2020 update
- Created on Thursday, 13 August 2020 08:35
- Last Updated on Thursday, 13 August 2020 10:42
- Written by Neil Gunn
Our phased return to T&F Training has been updated for August 2020...
The T&F Plans and Risk Assessment have been updated in line with recent England Athletics guidance and following a review after 2 weeks of the phased return to training. The updates allow for increases in some group numbers in a Covid secure environment, but it is still essential that athletes continue to abide by the 2 metre distance requirement and only attend training on their allocated date and time (for some groups we are not currently able to offer training every week). Coaches will be in contact with athletes /parents to update them on additional requirements.  Please ensure that you have read the club plans, risk assessment and EA guidance prior to attending any sessions - these are reviewed and updated regularly and the latest versions can be accessed via these links:Â
Risk assessment -Â http://www.mh.k313.com/mh/track/UKA-COVID-Risk-Assessment-August2020.pdf
Return to track plan -Â http://www.mh.k313.com/mh/track/Return-to-track-plan-August2020.pdf
England Athletics Guidance - England Athletics Guidance
Track & Field Coaches
Mark Burley - Bob Graham Round
- Created on Wednesday, 05 August 2020 09:14
- Last Updated on Wednesday, 05 August 2020 12:00
- Written by Julian Brown
Congratulations to Mark who completed a Bob Graham Round last Sat 1st August, one of the speediest rounds by a club member.
Mob Match vs East London Harriers
- Created on Friday, 17 July 2020 14:18
- Last Updated on Friday, 17 July 2020 14:18
- Written by Ray O'Keefe
You may have seen other running clubs taking part in Mob Matches recently, well now is our chance to participate! We’ve set up a Mob Match between the Macc Harriers and East London Runners. The match runs from Saturday July 18th until 8pm Sunday July 26th. All you need to do is register (it’s free!), run 5K and submit your time. Details are at the following link:
http://app.lap.io/event/2020-virtual-mob-match-match-17
Any club member 11 and older is eligible, so get out there and run for our club! Any questions contact the Road Running Manager Ray O’Keefe ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ).