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A friendly, very enthusiastic running club for every pace, age and distance. Come along on a Monday or Wednesday from 6:45pm at The Railway, Rose Hill.
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Cross country
#MUDLIFECRISIS. Speed isn't required. Laughs and plenty of cake are.
Season 2026/27 MACCL
The Manchester Area Cross Country League (MACCL) season is planned to start on Saturday 10 October 2026. £8 gets you the season's four races (run as many as you like), plus the option to enter Match 3, the British Cross Challenge.
All entries are made as a club through Team Managers Elise E or Mel C. Get in touch with them for details and to join the XC WhatsApp group.
Season fee£8Matches 1, 2, 4 and 5
Match 3 add-on+£3Sefton Park. Enter by Fri 2 Oct 2026. No late entries.
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Fixtures Provisional
| Match | Date | Venue | Host |
|---|
| 1 | Sat 10 Oct 2026 | Woodbank Park | Stockport Harriers & AC |
| 2 | Sat 14 Nov 2026 | Sherdley Park | St Helens Sutton |
| 3 | Sat 28 Nov 2026 | Sefton Park | British Cross Challenge |
| 4 | Sat 16 Jan 2027 | Tatton Park | Running Bear RC & Sale Harriers |
| 5 | Sat 13 Feb 2027 | Heaton Park | Manchester Harriers & AC |
Race times On the day
| Start | Race | Max distance |
|---|
| 12:00 | U12 Girls & Boys | 3,000m |
| 12:15 | U13 Girls & Boys | 4,000m |
| 12:30 | U16 Girls & Boys | 5,000m |
| 12:50 | U18 Girls & Boys | 6,500m |
| 13:30 | Senior, U20 & Vet Ladies | 8,000m |
| 14:30 | Senior, U20 & Vet Men | 10,000m |
The rules
- No headphones.
- You must run in a club T-shirt or vest: red & black stripes. Kit is in the Club Shop.
- Full details and rules: maccl.co.uk
- Non-competitive members only: individual online entries will be at race-results.co.uk when they open (Matches 1, 2, 4 and 5).
Bonus The 2027 National Championships are at Thoresby Estate, near Newark, on 20 February 2027.
More info.
Social
Friendships that keep you running. Our socials are open to every ability and they're a big part of what makes the club.
Past socials Laugh with us
- Jul 2025Marple Runners Pub Quiz
- 2025Handicap Race & Social
- 2025Bake-off & Bingo Social
- 2025Cross Country Team Curry Night
- WinterWinter Warm Soup & Bingo
- 2023Christmas Party
- 2023Pizza Treasure Hunt 5k
- 2023Equinox 24 Team Selection
- QuizThe Best Quiz in Marple
- 2023Marple Beer Run
- 2023Marple Carnival
- SundaysGregg's Sunday Social Runs
- HikesHiking section
- MonthlySocial Runs
- 2022Marple Beer Run
- 2022Marple Carnival
- AnnualPresentation Evening
Who's who
The people who keep Marple Runners running.
Join us
Become a Marple Runner.
We run every Monday and Wednesday from the Railway pub near Rose Hill Station, and member subs are just £1.
Joining gets you help with training, advice on events, support coming back from injury and plenty of general running wisdom from the club.
Not sure yet? Non-members can run with us a couple of times for free before deciding. There's also a discounted student rate.
Fees As at May 2024
| Membership | Annual | 6 months
from 1 Oct |
|---|
| Competitive (First Claim) | £30 | £20 |
| Non-Competitive | £15 | £7.50 |
| Second Claim | £15 | £7.50 |
| Full-time student | £20 | £20 |
Competitive Option 1 · First Claim
Includes individual England Athletics affiliation.
- Members-only training led by EA-certified coaches and run leaders: hills, trail running and Oregon fitness circuits
- England Athletics affiliation
- £2 off entry to most road races
- Members' email newsletter of events and news
- Social events through the year
- A chance to win one of the club's London Marathon places
Non-Competitive Option 2
A more affordable option without individual England Athletics affiliation. It doesn't include:
- The £2 discount on EA races
- Running for the club at cross country
- Competing in the Club Championships
- The club's London Marathon ballots
Second Claim Option 3
For runners who stay First Claim members of another affiliated club.
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New runners
Everything you need to know before your first club night.
Welcome
We meet at The Railway pub, near Rose Hill Station, from 6:45pm every Monday and Wednesday (not Bank Holidays). The run briefing starts at 7pm, followed by a warm-up and setting off.
Your first run
- You're welcome to come and try a session. Get in touch through the Facebook group or email newrunner@marplerunners.com with the date you plan to come.
- Someone from the club will meet you, say hello and make sure you have what you need before you set off.
- After the new runners briefing you'll meet your Tail Runner. If you like, we'll try to pair you with someone of a similar pace.
- Your first run is free. After that it's £1 a run for members or £2 for non-members.
- Club nights usually offer two routes, about 5k and about 10k. Both suit every pace, and a tail runner always comes along so nobody runs alone.
Paying subs Bank transfer
Sort code30-13-32Account 15347268, Marple Runners
Use your name as the reference.
Training sessions Coached by CiRF & LiRF
The club has qualified CiRF (Coaches in Running Fitness) and LiRF (Leaders in Running Fitness) who run courses and sessions for members all year.
Sessions include intervals and speedwork, and hills. Each has a warm-up, drills, technique work and a cool-down, and they suit all abilities.
Training sessions are for members only and are booked through RunTogether (free to join). The RunTogether Runner app lets you book and see sessions.
Coaching questions: coaching@marplerunners.com. The monthly calendar also has social-focused runs, often paired with a social event.
Beyond club nights
- Jeffing. Coaches and Run Leaders run a run/walk session on club nights using Jeff Galloway's method, which lots of runners prefer.
- The Equaliser. A staggered-start 5k along the Middlewood Way that levels the field across abilities, usually followed by prizes and a social at The Railway. Details go out on social media.
- Club Championships. A varied series of races for members.
- Cross Country. We're members of the Manchester Area Cross Country League. There's also a curry night, for XC runners only.
- Weekend 24hr runs. We enter teams in Equinox24 and other events depending on interest, as individuals or relay teams.
- MR 10k Trail Race & Fun Run. Our annual club race in June. Members are encouraged to volunteer or marshal: 10K@marplerunners.com.
- Social events. Quiz nights, social runs, Christmas parties, time trials and the annual Celebration Evening.
- Club kit. Buying kit is optional. Have a look in the club shop.
- Volunteering. Tail running on weekly runs, and helping organise events like the MR Trail Race and Time Trial.
Pub to Parkrun
Our 9-week Couch to 5k, from the pub to Marple parkrun.
The 2026 course is full. The next Pub-2-Parkrun is planned for 2027. Register your interest below and we'll be in touch.
A 9-week beginners' programme in Marple for anyone who feels unfit, out of practice or nervous about starting. The goal: get you from zero to running parkrun.
It's for adults (18+), from complete novices to people coming back after a long break. You don't need any fitness, kit or running experience. Sessions are led by England Athletics qualified coaches.
Cost£30All 9 coached sessions plus a year's non-competitive Marple Runners membership
How to book
- Pre-register your interest using the form.
- We'll contact you to complete an online booking form and a medical form.
- Places are limited, so watch our Facebook page and local social media for booking updates.
Questions: newrunner@marplerunners.com
2026 schedule 9 weeks
| When | What |
|---|
| Mon 20 April 2026 | Course starts |
| Mondays, 6pm | Weekly coached session |
| Wed 6 & 27 May | Bank holiday weeks move to Wednesday |
| Sat 20 June | Graduation: a group run at Marple parkrun |
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