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Macclesfield Running Festival October 2026

Macclesfield, North West, United Kingdom

calendar_today 18 Oct, 2026

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sell £30.00 – £36.00

About the Event

Experience an invigorating day in Macclesfield as you join runners from all walks of life for a thrilling festival that celebrates the sport we love. The heart of this town beats with live music, filling every corner and creating an atmosphere charged with excitement.
Choose your challenge wisely: whether it’s conquering the 5k or striving to set new personal records in longer distances, there is no shortage of options tailored just for you. The race route winds through Macclesfield's picturesque streets, where roads are temporarily closed, ensuring that every runner has a safe and smooth journey.
As you make your way along the course, local residents gather en masse, their cheers echoing off buildings as they encourage runners to push forward. This event transcends mere athletic competition; it’s about embracing running culture in its purest form—uniting participants who share a passion for sport with vibrant community support and lively entertainment.
In Macclesfield, each step taken is part of an unforgettable celebration where the thrill of racing meets the warmth of shared camaraderie. Join us to be swept up by this unique blend of athletic endeavor and local spirit.
Take in every moment from start line to finish as you are greeted with a festival atmosphere brimming with energy and enthusiasm, transforming your race into more than just an achievement but also a cherished memory.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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£36.00

10k

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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£34.00

5k

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:45

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£30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Macclesfield.

thermostat Temperature

8.2° / 13.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.6° / 10.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

5h 0m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

15.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

85.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:37

nightlight Sunset

18:11

About Macclesfield

Learn more about the host city, Macclesfield.

Macclesfield is a market town in Cheshire where the Cheshire plain gives way to the Peak District. It is home to the biennial Barnaby Festival. Macclesfield is the original home of the very popular brand of bread, Hovis. Two members of the late 1970s rock band Joy Division, and its successor the popular 1980s band New Order, are from the town. More notoriously it is also the home of the band The Macc Lads and of Mr Methane, the world's only professional flatulist.