Macc Forest

Quick plug for a charity race we organise around Macclesfield Forest...

MACCLESFIELD HARRIERS INVITE YOU TO TAKE PART IN THE

FOREST FIVE

CHARITY RUN

ON THE PICTURESQUE TRACKS OF MACCLESFIELD FOREST

7.30pm Wednesday July 30th 2008

• Entries on the night only
• Parking and Registration from 6.00pm at Macclesfield Forest Visitors Centre, Trentabank, nr. Langley (SJ 961712)
• Under no circumstances must cars be parked anywhere near the Leathers Smithy Pub. Race parking is 600 metres beyond.
• Entry is by donation to a local charity
• Sorry, no prizes, we want as much as possible to go to our charity
• The route is ~5.5 miles mostly on good quality forest tracks but there are some stepped boardwalks to negotiate
• At one point there is a route choice; either stay on the dry firm track or to take a slightly shorter line across slippery grass (this might govern your selection of shoes)

• Arrive in good time; the start is 10 minutes walk from registration.

• Changing and toilet facilities are extremely limited.

• After the race, runners and officials tend to gather in the St Dunstan Inn in Langley

With the kind permission of United Utilities plc and with the support of the Peak National Park Rangers.

just to say...

BEST RACE EVER!

anybody who can make this should make this :cool:

I was ill and injured last year, but ran it anyway on a friend's recommendation and loved every step of the route :)

I should be there... got a sense of foreboding last year when I was about the only fella not in a club vest, and there were only about 50-60 runners...

came last:D!!!

See you there, Daz

well, I seem to be remarkably unscathed after Snowdon, so I will deffo be there, trying to beat my time from last year

lantern - I trust you will you be sporting your Fell Ponies vest? :cool:

If I get a pass out to go, the Pony vest will be essential kit.

It's right on my doorstep. If I'm there you'll know who I am!

See y'all tonight! Mrs Macc Ladd is running, so I'll be looking after the kids.

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Originally Posted by macc ladd

See y'all tonight! Mrs Macc Ladd is running, so I'll be looking after the kids.

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Hopefully also be there tonight. What is the route?

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Originally Posted by novice

Hopefully also be there tonight. What is the route?

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I'm a bit hazy on the exact route back between about 4 and 5 miles, but basically this:

http://www.runningahead.com/maps/53a...adbd25eade6745

Hi, I've just discovered these forums and about this race and I would be interested in going. Do I need to bring my own map? Also, how far is it from Macclesfield train station?How much would a taxi cost?

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Hi, I've just discovered these forums and about this race and I would be interested in going. Do I need to bring my own map? Also, how far is it from Macclesfield train station?How much would a taxi cost?

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I would say it is about 4-5 miles from the station, no idea how much in a taxi. You wouldn't need a map

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Originally Posted by novice

I would say it is about 4-5 miles from the station, no idea how much in a taxi. You wouldn't need a map

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Or you could get a bus to langley and walk the remainder which is about a mile. You would have to blag a lift back to Macc afterwards

details of buses

http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/NR/rdonly...gley070107.pdf

It's probably about £6-7 in a taxi. I'll be walking up from Langley about 6.30 and I'm sure you'd get a lift back down to Macc after... The plan seems to be to congregate in the St. Dunstan afterwards for a pint. Everyone seems to give Leather's Smithy a wide berth.

It's a great race and VERY scenic. Now the weather's picked up a bit it should be luvverly.:D

Daz mate, I'll be there in Pony regalia. Beat you to last!!! I have got form you know!;)

Hi, thanks for your replies. I'm heading off now and really looking forward to it.

Top Race, really enjoyed it, surprisingly hilly for a trail race. Thanks to all involved.

I hope lots of money was raised.

As usual, a great race and the weather stayed at 100%... didn't make the hills any easier... it's always the descent on this one where they pass me though... I just can't keep with them somehow.

Thanks to all who made it happen (esp. Peter Nolan of Macc Harriers)... it's a great race and raises funds for a cause I really value.

Good to meet up Daz... even if you beat me by a country mile.

Be back next year:D

Fantastic race again (my 2nd time)
Start was a little bit TOO low-key, with everybody seeming shy of lining up at the front - bizarrely found myself in about 8th place going up the first hill (this soon changed though!)
ended up running most of the race virtually on my own, which is how I like it :) (miserable anti-social sod that I am)

took the path rather than the grass at the route-choice and verified that it is indeed 20-30secs slower :o

still managed to finish nearly 2mins quicker than last year so v.pleased

great to meet-up/chat with lantern - you really must think of trying one or two of the Hayfield Fell Races (e.g. Cracken Edge, Wormstones, Eccles Pike, Lantern Pike (they even named that one after you!))- they're not too far from you and I reckon you'd love 'em!

kgc - did you make it? what did you think?

Results are up on the macc website.... more reports/pictures to follow...

http://www.mh.k313.com/mh/index.php?...=346&Itemid=48

First off, I'd just like to say it was a great race in a very picturesque place. Many thanks to the organisers - I had a great time.
I came in in just under 50 minutes. I need a bit more control in going downhill though as I nearly fell off at one point (a nice slope suddenly became steep steps, towards the end I think). I should hopefully be back next year to better my time.
Sorry I couldn't go for a drink afterwards, but I live relatively far away and wanted to get home.
I'm looking at that Tegg's Nose race I've just seen in your calendar - how does it compare?

Tegg's Nose is a different beast really, but lovely all the same.

There's some proper descending to look forward to on that one and the tarmac slog at the end seems to drag on a bit. The pace of the participants in the sheepdog trial at end will amaze you... unless you are a shepherd.... and I'm not.

If I wasn't busy I'd be there myself.

Good to see you Daz. Managed to knock a bit of time off :D and whilst it was hard work, it felt good. The welcoming commitee was quite a buzz... I'll have to get them to come again.

See you @ Windgather?

Tegg's Nose is a different beast really, but lovely all the same.

There's some proper descending to look forward to on that one and the tarmac slog at the end seems to drag on a bit. The pace of the participants in the sheepdog trial at end will amaze you... unless you are a shepherd.... and I'm not.

If I wasn't busy I'd be there myself.

Good to see you Daz. Managed to knock a bit of time off :D and whilst it was hard work, it felt good. The welcoming commitee was quite a buzz... I'll have to get them to come again.

See you @ Windgather?

There's a forum thread on Teggs Nose here....
http://forum.fellrunner.org.uk/showthread.php?t=5002
Or a direct link to the website...
http://www.mh.k313.com/mh/index.php?...d=43&Itemid=68
I'm the organiser, so if you have any questions post them in the other thread and I'll answer ASAP.

Teggs is a notch tougher than the Forest Five with more rough ground on it.

Just to let you know the event raised £280.43p for East Cheshire Hospice. Thanks!

any Macc Harriers about (Macc Lad?) know if this race is going to be run again this year?

BOO-YAH!


Macc Forest 5 - Wed. 29th July - details on Macc Harriers website :D

Here's the details....

Macclesfield Harriers and Athletic Club

INVITE YOU TO TAKE PART IN THE
FOREST FIVE

CHARITY RUN


ON THE PICTURESQUE TRACKS OF MACCLESFIELD FOREST

7.30pm Wednesday July 29th 2009

Entries on the night only

Parking and Registration from 6.00pm at

Macclesfield Forest Visitors Centre, Trentabank, nr. Langley (SJ 961712)
Under no circumstances must cars be parked anywhere near the Leathers Smithy Pub. Race parking is 600 metres beyond.

Entry is by donation to a local charity

Sorry, no prizes, we want as much as possible to go to our charity

The route is ~5.5 miles mostly on good quality forest tracks but there are some stepped boardwalks to negotiate
At one point there is a route choice; either stay on the dry firm track or to take a slightly shorter line across slippery grass (this might govern your selection of shoes)

Arrive in good time; the start is 10 minutes walk from registration.

After the race, runners and officials tend to gather in the

St Dunstan Inn in Langley

I so love this race :)

If anybody's thinking about it but not sure... JUST COME ALONG - you won't be disappointed :cool:

Should I really do this so soon before Borrowdale?:confused:

It's a great run and in a good cause, and I ususally love it, but Borrowdale is a BIG 'UN and the recce the other week nearly wrecked my knees (that's what surfing off Scafell Pike on all fours does for you).;)

I don't think I can resist the Forest 5...

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Should I really do this so soon before Borrowdale?:confused:

It's a great run and in a good cause, and I ususally love it, but Borrowdale is a BIG 'UN and the recce the other week nearly wrecked my knees (that's what surfing off Scafell Pike on all fours does for you).;)

I don't think I can resist the Forest 5...

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go on, go on, go on!

you need to test out your knees/legs, so what better way than a gentle 5.5M in Macc Forest :cool:

where does the route go ? Is it just up and around the trails ? Top car park ? Chapel ? Or does it go out to Shutlingsloe ?
I'll be there and if the weather is anything like today I expect to get very muddy:)

http://www.runningahead.com/maps/53a...adbd25eade6745

basically, Ridgegate Dam - up and round the whole forest - Ridgegate Dam :cool:

most of the trails are pretty stony, so not much mud even if wet

Cheers Daz.
See you there.

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Sorry, no prizes, we want as much as possible to go to our charity

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What, no jars of marmalade this year?

I was very envious of last year's winner. It looked like lovely home-made stuff.

I should be back for this one again on Wednesday. For those who haven't done it before, it's good and steep in places (310 metres of ascent according to DTS's helpful link).

superb race as usual last night - Many Thanks to Pete/marshals :)

weather cleared up nicely to ensure the obligatory stunning views :cool:

I knocked a minute off my course PB, but mainly I just love the course and will keep "streaking" this one every year :D

Very nice race. Surprisingly good weather (after an awful day) and some atmospheric misty bits in the forest. Lovely.

Thanks to the organisers.

Glad it went well despite the weather. Decided to stay at home and save my knees (still battered from a face first tumble on recce of Borrowdale), for Saturday's race - Borrowdale that is.

Was it well attended?

I fully intend to be back next year:)

39 runners according to the provisional results.........

http://www.mh.k313.com/mh/index.php?...=490&Itemid=48

numbers slightly down on last couple of years - probably partly to do with weather forecast (although turned out nice again)

it would be a real shame if this superb race were to fade away :eek:

maybe some clubs could put it into their champs next year... :D

I fully intend to be there every year... it's a great race and well worth the support.:D

The race was on the same evening as the Wizard Multi Terrain in Alderley Edge, which had 108 runners. The events were not supposed to clash and next year I am sure some of those runners will be at the Macc Forest 5.

Best.
Race.
Ever.

http://www.mh.k313.com/mh/fell/ForestFive2010.pdf