Macclesfield Running Festival October 2026

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Macclesfield Running Festival October 2026
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Enjoy performances from local bands, a picturesque route, and cheering fans in this running festival in Macclesfield. With a range of distances on offer and closed roads, this is the perfect race for all runners whether you're going for a PB or trying out your first 5k.
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RunThrough Foundation, Half Marathon, 10k, and 1 more
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Calendar
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
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Macclesfield, United Kingdom
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Where and when

Location
Macclesfield Leisure Centre, Priory Ln, Macclesfield SK10 4AF, UK
Start times
Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
Half Marathon: 9:00 AM10k: 9:30 AM5k: 9:45 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Macclesfield Running Festival October 2026
5k
Distance
5km
£30
10k
Distance
10km
£34
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1mi
£36
RunThrough Foundation
Distance
£80

Route information

Hosted in collaboration with Macclesfield Harriers and previously known as ‘Run Macc Fest’, RunThrough Events are pleased to welcome people back to this popular event.
Runners will be taken along closed roads starting and finishing in Macclesfield and get a tour of the Cheshire countryside. Each route will be a single loop.

What's included

  • Finisher's medal
  • Chip-timed results
  • Marshalled course
  • Refreshment stations
  • Aid stations
  • Free official event photos
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How to get there

Macclesfield Leisure Centre, Priory Ln, Macclesfield SK10 4AF, UK
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By Train
Macclesfield Station is approximately a 10-minute drive from the event site.

Event day logistics

09:00 Half Marathon starts
09:30 10k starts
09:45 5k starts
Age Requirements
Entrants must be the following ages to enter each distance:
  • 5k: 11 and older
  • 10k: 15 and older
  • Half Marathon: 17 and older
Race Pack
Race Packs must be collected on the day of the event, before the start of your race, from registration. Please be aware that you will not receive anything in the post.
Cut-Off Time
There will be a strict cut-off time of 3 hours for the Half Marathon due to road closures. Please ensure you can complete the course in this time.

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