Macc Forest

[macc ladd]

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.

[DazTheSlug]

just to say...

BEST RACE EVER!

anybody who can make this should make this

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

[lantern rouge]

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!!!

See you there, Daz

[DazTheSlug]

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?

[lantern rouge]

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!

[macc ladd]

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

[novice]

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

Hopefully also be there tonight. What is the route?

[DazTheSlug]

Hopefully also be there tonight. What is the route?

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

[kgc]

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?

[novice]

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?

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