Macclesfield Running Festival October 2026

Macclesfield Running Festival Half Marathon, 10k & 5k on 18th October 2026!

We are excited to announce the return of the 5k, 10k & Half Marathon this October!
You will enjoy a fully road closed half marathon, 10k and 5k races, starting and finishing in the historic town of Macclesfield and heading out into the Cheshire countryside.

The routes follow a professionally marked and measured single loop from Macclesfield Leisure Centre’s athletics track, taking in the sights of the town and the surrounding countryside roads.

This picturesque race is made even more popular by live performances from local bands, aid stations and communities of cheering spectators including the support of Macclesfield Harriers AC.

Race Distance & Start Times
09:00 am - Half Marathon
09:30 am - 10k
09:45 am - 5k

Included in the entry:
Unique themed medal
Free race photos
Chip-timed results
Post-race goodies

Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to Macclesfield Running Festival.

With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

We have been extensively researching what runners consider important, and sustainability is fast becoming the top issue. Click here to see what RunThrough is doing for sustainability.

You can now grab your Macclesfield Running Festival event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!

We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.

Why not become a RunThrough member today and save on your race entries across 300+ events nationwide?! With a range of different prices memberships there is something for everyone to run at the best possible price. 

You’ll receive
•⁠  ⁠Up to 100% discount on event entries 
•⁠  ⁠⁠Exclusive guest passes and 30% off all RunThrough Kit 

To explore memberships proceed to checkout with an event in your basket and you will be shown the different tiers of membership options.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event. We can’t wait to see you on the start line.