We're back for another go this year... but not exactly a re-run of previous years !!! Read on....

The car park we've used for Donkey's years has been acquired by Mr Seddon of house building fame, and is on its way to becoming a nice new estate. So we had to find somewhere else... and there aren't too many options around Langley: but we wanted to keep the race going, partly to give you lot a run out but also to help raise some money for a much needed cause.

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So, something new; several new things actually.

 

Our race start / finish and route are new this year, as you can see below. The start / finish is at about the 6 mile route on the 'old' route, but from there much of the route is new. Don't worry, you still get to run up Wythenshaw Lane, but there are a couple of other shortish climbs as well (and of course the corresponding downhill bits to enjoy) and some different scenic and challenging lanes for you to run on. The route is all on road, and is now 'about 8 mile' rather then 'about 7'. Finally, the race will be a Saturday MORNING one: 10:30 am start on Saturday 3rd November.

http://www.macclesfield-harriers.co.uk/images/annotated%20route%20map.jpg

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Something old - most of our committee (how rude !!), and also the good cause we're raising money for: as in past years all proceeds will go to the Rossendale Trust so thanks in advance for your support.

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Something borrowed - our new start / finish venue and car parking has generously been lent to us for the duration by the Macc Forest Rangers / United Utilities, for which we're very grateful. However, the car park is not as big as our old one, which unfortunately means we'll have to a) reduce the number of entries we can take and b) means we can't guarantee car parking space to anyone who arrives in a car on their own (there is a small amount of on-road parking for solo drivers but don't count on it being free). PLEASE car share, if you do this we'll fit you all in somehow. OF COURSE We'll still have the tea and cake stall, and a memento for all finishers.

.... and something slightly blue: some of the language from a few of our runners on the reccy run as they came up the last hill ! It wasn't that bad though, honest ! And we'll still have the same welcome for you at the finish, however long you take and whether you're first or last.

We'd also like to thank muchly in advance the support for the race we've received from Hilly Ltd, https://www.hillysocks.com/

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Entries are open now, and will be limited to 250 for this year.

Here is the link to online entries  https://bookitzone.com/julian_brown/0X2FFX  don't leave it too late !!

Thanks for your support again everyone, and we'll look forward to seeing you on the day (Saturday MORNING, don't forget....)

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** We're a bit concerned we'll be done under trade description...... the new route isn't 7 miles and doesn't go through Langley. Please don't sue us though.