Race booklet 2016

The Route

Water stations will be at the start and at 3, 6, 8 and 11 miles and also at the finish.

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Message from the Race Director The Course

Who would have thought that Rio2016 would have been even more successful Start on the track (anticlockwise) for 1¾ laps before exiting to the car
for Team GB than London2012? Thank you for entering the 15th Macclesfield
Half Marathon and 5K and helping us to emulate Team GB. We welcome all park at Macclesfield Leisure Centre.
runners, those who are embarking on their first race as well as seasoned
racers looking for points in the Cheshire Grand Prix. Everyone can relive their Out of the leisure centre car park and turn right onto Priory Lane.
own Olympic moment starting and finishing on the Athletics Track in front of the
crowd of friends and supporters. At the roundabout turn left on to Victoria Road (slightly downhill).

The Pace-Runners were a big success in 2015 and they are back for 2016, After about 1 mile turn left at the mini-roundabout on to Prestbury
look out for them at the start, they will have a little flag and be wearing bright Road.
green Race T-Shirts.
After about ½ mile turn left on to Kennedy Pace Chart
New for 2016, we have three challenge events where teams can compete for Avenue (slowly uphill - watch those speed
special prizes in both the Half Marathon (teams of 3) and 5K (teams of 5) bumps!). Mile Time
The Ronhill Corporate Challenge – Encourage your work colleagues to don 04:30 58:30:00
their trainers and enter a team to have a chance of winning prizes donated by At the end of Kennedy Avenue turn right up 04:40 01:01:08
Ronhill. Priory Lane. The Leisure Centre is in front of you 04:50 01:03:19
The Schools Challenge – For staff, parents and governors to compete against and you also see the first drinks station. 05:00 01:05:30
teams from local schools. 05:10 01:07:41
The Active-Macc Challenge – Local sports clubs competing against each At the cross-roads go straight across towards 05:20 01:09:52
other, as part of their training programmes or just a chance to see who really Prestbury (Macclesfield Road).
can run the fastest!
At the bottom of the hill (roundabout) turn left
We are proud to be one of a select few races in the UK, who donate all the
surplus funds from the race to charity. In 2016, we are supporting The towards Wilmslow. 05:30 01:12:03
Rossendale Trust, East Cheshire Hospice and Space4Autism. Just by entering
the race you are supporting good causes, as we do the hard work for you! In After a few yards turn left up Chelford Road (long 05:40 01:14:14
2015, through your superb efforts and the generosity of our sponsors we were
able to donate £6,000 to the East Cheshire Hospice bringing our total climb up hill). When the hill levels out there are 05:50 01:16:25
fundraising efforts to over £126,000. fine views and the second drinks station. 06:00 01:18:36
06:10 01:20:47
If you want to help further, then please consider personal sponsorship too. Continue past Hare Hill Gardens and then turn 06:20 01:22:58
left on to School Lane. 06:30 01:25:09
Come and meet the charities on the day and see the wonderful work that you 06:40 01:27:20
are supporting. Cross over Macclesfield Road (Macclesfield to 06:50 01:29:31
Alderley Edge) on to Slade Lane. TAKE CARE! - 07:00 01:31:42
This year every runner will need to register on the day to collect their number. please follow the Police/marshals instructions. 07:10 01:33:53
Please arrive early and go straight to Race Registration in the Leisure Centre 07:20 01:36:04
Sports Hall accessed directly from the car-park, to collect your race chip and At the bottom of Slade Lane turn left up the hill of 07:30 01:38:15
number. Hocker Lane (fairly steep!). Drinks station at the
top.
In tune with Rio2016, we will be awarding every finisher a special medal. In
addition there are specially designed Ronhill technical T-Shirts available to At the top of Hocker Lane turn right on to Birtles 07:40 01:40:26

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Carry on down Birtles Lane (past Birtles Bowl) 08:00 01:44:48
until you meet the A537 (Chelford Road). Turn 08:10 01:46:59
left. Please stay on the footpath and mind the 08:20 01:49:10
post (we'll make it obvious!) 08:30 01:51:21
After about ¼ mile turn left on to Whirley Lane. 08:40 01:52:40
Carry on up Whirley Lane (steady climb) until 08:50 01:55:43
Birtles Road. Bear left. 09:00 01:57:54
At the end of Birtles Road turn left on to Priory 09:10 02:00:05
Lane. 09:20 02:02:16
09:30 02:04:27

Turn Left into the leisure centre car park and 09:40 02:06:36

back on to the track for 100m to the finish. 09:50 02:08:49

Congratulations!

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We could not run the race without the support of local businesses. Our headline
sponsors this year are Jordan-Fishwick, local estate agents for the Half
Marathon and JJ Cookson, local Peugeot dealer, for the 5K. Other sponsors
include Paul Smith Dental Practice, Federal Mogul, Active Cheshire and
Ronhill.

In addition, we would like to thank other local businesses who support the race;
All About Food, Tesco, PZ Cussons, John Honey Physiotherapy, Running
Bear, Lyme Green Co-operative Food, Bryan Dale Photography and
Spartans Explorer Unit.

The race is run wholly by volunteers, led by a team from Macclesfield Harriers,
who give up their time both on race day and in months of preparation to put on
the best race possible for you and raise funds for good causes. I would like to
extend my thanks to the 150 plus people who help to make this a special day
for you, doing jobs ranging from filling goody bags to marshalling around the
course.

Please read the race information carefully and arrive early. You must visit race
registration on the morning of the race to collect your number. The race starts
and finishes on the Athletic Track and all courses are fully marshalled and
marked. Please be in the starting area at least 10 minutes before the start of
your race.

Your safety is paramount, so please read the enclosed race information
carefully before you arrive and obey the instructions from the race marshals at
all times.
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday 25th September 2016 for another great
day at the Macclesfield Half Marathon and 5K.

Mandy Calvert
Race Director on behalf of Macclesfield Half Marathon Committee

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Important Race Information — All Runners Must Register Page 21
on Race Day – This is a change from 2015!

RACE REGISTRATION 8:30 – 9:45AM - Macclesfield Leisure Centre
Sports Hall

Pre-Entry Number and Chip Distribution – On arrival go to race registration
and the desk appropriate for your Surname. You will be asked for your name
and date of birth; and will be given your Race Number with Chip attached.
Complete the safety information on the back of the number. Pin the number to
the front of your running top.
Do not cut or fold your number as this will damage the chip and you may not get
a time.

Entries on the Day – Entries will be accepted on the day up to the race limit.
Complete an entry form (table in the centre of the sports hall) , go to the Entries
on the Day Registration Desk with your entry fee. If you intend to enter on the
day, please check on the website www.macc-half.co.uk to see whether the
race limit has been reached or contact the entries secretary on 07710 952243
or email [email protected]

Number Changes & Re-Registration 8:30-9:45: If you have obtained an
entry from somebody else, then go to the Re-Registration Desk with the
name of the runner whose entry you are taking and your name. You will then be
given the race number and chip and your name and category recorded. This
service is Free of Charge.

If you cannot run for any reason then please do not swap your number without
telling the race officials at Race Registration or contacting the race entries
secretary [email protected] Failure to do so will result in
disqualification.

Getting to the Race: the race starts at Macclesfield Leisure Centre
Athletics Track, Priory Lane Macclesfield. SK10 4AF. Use the postcode SK10
4AF if you are using Sat-Nav. Please arrive by 8:30am and car share if
possible.

Parking: There are 4 car parks available all free of charge and within 10
minutes walk of the race start: There will be marshals to direct you into the car
parks before the race, please follow their instructions. Race parking is not
permitted in the main car park at the front of the Leisure Centre or on local
roads. Please do not park under any circumstances on Drummond Way,
nor in the private residents parking off Keats Drive.

Parking is located at:
1. St Albans Primary School (entrance off Keats Drive)
2. Fallibroome School (entrance off Priory Lane)

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3. Behind the Leisure
Centre (entrance off Priory
Lane)
4. Macclesfield Rugby Club
(entrance off Priory Lane)
tbc

To perform your best you Changing Facilities and
need Toilets: There are
Portaloos available outside
* The right shoes * the Race HQ and toilets in
* The right clothing * the Race HQ clubhouse,
and in the main Leisure
* The right SHOP * Centre Building near Race
Registration. Changing
FREE SOCKS facilities are available in the
WITH SHOE main Leisure Centre
PURCHASE Building. Showers are
available for a £1.00
With our expert knowledge we can help you choose charge.
the correct shoes for you!
Supervised Baggage
We stock a range of our own garments as well as big
name brands all at low prices! Storage: Bags can be
INSTORE GAIT ANALYSIS
stored during the race in
RUNNING BEAR
the Baggage Storage Area
5 London Road
Alderley Edge at Race Registration in the

Cheshire Sports Hall from 8:30 –
SK9 7JT
All car parks are accessed from Priory Lane. 13:00. The service is
Tel: 01625 582130 Please follow marshals instructions.
provided by Spartan
Email: [email protected] Web: www.runningbear.co.uk Do not use Leisure Centre entrance for race
Opening Hours parking. Use Keats Drive entrance loop for drop Explorers free of charge but

Tues to Sat: 9.30am - 5.30pm off all property is left at your

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Race Start Times: There are three separate races and the start-times are as
follows:
Half Marathon – 10:00am. Please assemble in the start area from 9:50am
5K - 10:15am. Please assemble in the start area from 10:00am after the
Half Marathon runners clear the track.

Fun-Run – 10:17am. Please assemble in the start area at 10:10am. The
race will start immediately after the 5K runners have cleared the track.

Chip Timing: Both Half Marathon & 5k races will be started using a
starting gun. The Half Marathon runners will run over timing mats on the start
line of the race, approximately 30m from the finish line on the track. The 5K
runners will not run over mats at the start. Both races will finish on the track
finish line where runners will run over timing mats. Race results for Half
Marathon and 5K will record chip to gun times. All results are available on
www.ukresults.net

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Macclesfield Half Marathon 2015 Category Winners

Half Marathon Race Start 10:00am: The start-line is midway along the Cat Position Name Club Time Record
finishing straight of the athletics track. After crossing the timing mats you will M Stockport Harriers & AC 1:14:32
complete 1¾ laps (700m) of the track before heading out through the Leisure M40 1st James Scott-Buccleuch Stockport Harriers & AC 1:19:28
Centre Car Park onto the fully marked course. Please follow instructions of M45 1:17:08
marshals at all times. M50 6th Paul Brooks Manchester Harriers 1:24:52
M55 Unattached 1:33:40
5K Race Start 10:15am: Assemble at the start line near the Hammer cage. M60 2nd Ed Fazakerley 1:31:01
Competitors will complete 200m anti-clockwise on the track before proceeding M65 Congleton Harriers 1:45:27
out onto the first 5K of the Half Marathon course. The course will be marked M70 9th Brian Evans Manchester Harriers & AC 2:08:41
with Pink km markers and runners are directed back to the track at the end of
Kennedy Avenue. 49th Robert Boon Altrincham & District AC
Unattached
Fun Run 10:17am: The Fun-Run will start immediately after the 5K. Please be 34th Maurice Oldham
in the start area by 10:10am. It will start at the main race start line and follow a
circuit of the track and trail entirely within the boundary of the Leisure Centre. 183rd Colin Davies
Details are available on the web-site and entry is on the day and costs £3 per
entry (children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult). There will be a Fun- 479th Philip Owen
Run race registration desk at Race Registration in the Leisure Centre Sports
Hall and is open from 8:30-9:45am. Medals will be awarded to all finishers. F 40th Helen Murray Knutsford Tri Club 1:31:51
F35 1:41:33
First Aid and Medical Emergencies: First Aid cover is provided by St John F40 129th Kirsty-Jane Birch Staffordshire Moorlands AC 1:37:19
Ambulance. There are first aid stations at the start/finish area and in Race HQ. F45 80th Barbara Carrick Unattached 1:47:12
Ambulances are stationed around the course. Please write any relevant medical F50 1:42:44
information, medication being taken and emergency contact details on the F55 199th June West Unattached 1:31:49
reverse of your number. F60 1:48:33
If you need assistance during the race please ask any marshal on the course. 146th Elaine Jackson Unattached
There will be a sweep vehicle following the last runner. Cat
M 39th Victoria Perry Unattached R
Road Safety: The roads are open to traffic during the race so please be M40 216th Shelia Parker Unattached
aware of other road users and use normal road sense. Key junctions will be M45
made safe through traffic management procedures approved by the Local M50 Macclesfield Half Marathon Records
Authority Safety Advisory Group. There are over 80 marshals along the route M55
for your safety. The course is fully marked with direction arrows and yellow mile M60 Pos Pos. sex Name Club Time Year
markers for the Half Marathon. The 5K is fully marked with direction arrows and M65 1st 1:06:32 2005
pink kilometre markers. For your own safety, please obey all instructions from M70 7th 1st M Neo Molema Unattached 1:14:48 2005
the marshals and traffic management operatives. M75 7th M Steve Watson Buxton AC
F 4th 1:13:55 2009
Headphones and MP3 Players: Runners must not use headphones during F35 2nd 4th M Rob Downs Wilmslow RC 1:16:46 2014
the race. This is a condition of racing from UK Athletics and is designed for your F40 5th 1:16:57 2007
safety. Infringement of this rule can result in disqualification. F45 36th 2nd M Rob Downs Wilmslow RC 1:25:13 2005
F50 39th 5th M Kenneth Moss Unattached 1:27:54 2007
Water Stations for the Half Marathon: there are 4 water stations along the F55 86th 33rd M Stan Winterton Trentham RC 1:43:55 2012
course, which are marked on the course map on the back cover. Water will be F60 556th 2:11:49 2014
available at the finish for all runners. F65 7th 36th M Ken Burgess Altrincham & District AC 1:18:45 2007
F70 20th 1:22:00 2004
Half Marathon Course Time Limit: Anybody who does not reach 19th 82nd M Ken Burgess Altrincham & District AC 1:21:49 2004
Fallibroome High School (just over the 3 mile point) in less than 40 minutes will 58th 1:27:34 2005
90th 1st L Grant Walker Unattached 1:33:56 2012
Page 6 39th Olivia Walwyn City of Norwich AC 1:31:49 2015
131st 1:41:49 2013
495th 4th L Kerrie Wood Stockport Harriers 2:06:55 2014
421st 2:02:59 2004
3rd L Julia Myatt Newcastle Staffs AC
5th L Kate Ayres Wilmslow RC

5th L Stephanie Ilsley Belper Harriers

1st L Victoria Perry Unattached

42nd L Eileen Baldwin Stainland Lions RC
71st L Alexis Dinsmor Stockport Harriers
Christine Grieve
Unattached

Macclesfield 5K Records

Category Position Name Club Time Year
M 1 16:38 2015
12 Stewart Gregory Holme Pierrpont R C 17:22 2015
MU17 1 16:47 2012
BU15 Robbie Peal Unattached

Kevin Acton Stockport Harriers

F 4 Katie Brough Warrington AC 17:11 2012
LU17 2 Katie Lowery Macclesfield Harriers & AC 18:17 2014
GU15 12 Emily Lowery Macclesfield Harriers & AC 20:33 2014

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Cath & Jody Stock, independent Forever Living be required to take a short cut through the school back to the finish to complete
business owners, are proud to support the their run. You should aim to complete the race in 2 hours 35minutes or less.
Macclesfield Half Marathon and 5K.
The Finish: The finish is on the track outside the Race HQ. Please keep in
Supplying high quality health and finish order in the funnels and run over the timing mats. After collecting your
wellness products, we also coach goody-bag please clear the track at the finish area as quickly as possible.

and mentor others to earn an Goody Bags: All competitors completing the Half Marathon and 5K races
extra income working part time will receive a medal and goody-bag after crossing the finishing line.

from home. Race T-Shirts – If you have pre-ordered a race T-Shirt, then it will be available
How can we help you? for collection at Race Registration in the Sports Hall after you collect your race
number.
[email protected]
Jody: 07547 788469 Results and Timing: Your race time and the results will be available
Cath: 07725 571938 outside the clubhouse a few minutes after you finish. Results are provided by
John Schofield UK Results and are available on the websites www.ukresults.net
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Prizes: A list of prizes to be awarded will be available in the Race HQ and
at Race Registration on the day of the race. Please note that under UKA rules
all prizes are awarded on times as recorded from the starting gun, which may
be different from your chip time.

5K Prize Giving – 10:45 outside Race HQ (including challenge events)
Half Marathon Prize-Giving – 12:15 outside the Race HQ (including challenge
events)

Photographs: Bryan Dale from racephotos will be out on the course, so
don’t forget to smile! Bryan Dale provides free pictures on his website
www.racephotos.org.uk

Refreshments – Refreshments including hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks
are on sale at the Race HQ before, during and after the race.

Post Race Massage: will be available from John Honey Physiotherapy, in
Race HQ (donations to East Cheshire Hospice).

Race Cancellation: Confirmation that the race is going ahead will be
posted 7, 3 and 2 days before the race on the race website and Facebook
page. In the event of cancellation of the race, T-Shirts and Medals will be
mailed out to entrants. Race Entry monies will not be refunded and any excess
after race expenses will be donated to the Race’s nominated charities.

Feedback: please let us know what you thought about the race via the link
on the race website www.macc-half.co.uk or via Facebook
www.facebook.com/MaccHalf

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PROUD TO SUPPORT THE MACCLESFIELD HALF
MARATHON 2016

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2015 Macclesfield Half Marathon and 5K Race East Cheshire Hospice is a haven of care and calm for people facing the challenges at
Report the end of their lives who live in the communities of Buxton, Congleton, High Leigh, High
Peak, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Poynton, Wilmslow and the villages and hamlets in
The 14th Macclesfield Half Marathon and 4th 5K races took place on a beautiful, between.
sunny day on Sunday 27th September. There was a total of 655 finishers in the Offering gold-standard care, compassion, medical and emotional support is what we do
Half Marathon and a record 156 finishers in the 5K race as well as over 50 every single day, but we understand that for some people, using hospice services is
children in the Fun Run. Once again the Macclesfield Athletics Track was a frightening thought. Whilst we provide exceptional and holistic care for people with life-
buzzing with excitement from before the starting gun was fired for the Half limiting illnesses, we also help their carers and families to cope and even smile through
Marathon at 10:00am until the last runners made it back across the finish line difficult times.
and collected their well-earned rewards. Whilst this is a tough course, the The funding we receive covers than 20% of our costs, so we rely on the generosity of
runners had a great day and this year were helped by pace runners in addition our community to raise the rest of the money we need to stay open. This means raising
to the enthusiastic support from all the marshals and supporters along the more than £7,500 every day, so events like the Macclesfield Half Marathon are incredibly
course. Special thanks to all the volunteers who give their time to make the important to us.
race such a grand day out. To find out more about the Hospice and what we do please visit
www.eastcheshirehospice.org.uk
The winner of the Half Marathon was James Scott-Buccleuch from Stockport
who had a comfortable lead finishing in 1:14:32. Ed Fazakerley was the second Page 9
and the fastest MV45 in a time of 1:17:08. Stephen Pope, also MV45, finished
third.

The women’s race was closely fought with Victoria Perry who is FV55 winning
in a time of 1:31:49 over Helen Murray of Knutsford Tri Club who finished in
1:31:51. Third place went to Barbara Carrick who was first FV40.

The 5K race attracted a record 156 finishers, many who were doing their first
competitive race. Katie Lowery FU17 from Warrington RC was the first lady
home in 18:17, equalling her own record that she set in 2014. Louise
Whittingham FU17 was second and Danielle Wallis third. The overall winner
was Stewart Gregory MV50 from Holme Pierrepont RC in a time of 16:38. He
was followed by Robbie Peal MU17 in 17:22 and Andrew Whittingham MV45
from Wilmslow in third place.

A record 57 youngsters completed the Fun Run and their medals were worn
with pride.

All the profits from the race are donated to charities and the race committee
hope to donate over £6,000 to the East Cheshire Hospice. The committee
would like to thank main sponsors Simon Carves Engineering and Roberts
Crossley Solicitors for their generous support of the Half Marathon, and JJ
Cookson for their sponsorship of the 5K. Other sponsors included Spire
Regency and Paul Smith Dental Practice and we also would like to thank local
businesses who support the race; All About Food, Tesco, PZ Cussons, John
Honey Physiotherapy and Running Bear.

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The Rossendale Trust provides supported living care to adults with learning and physical Page 15
disabilities in apartments and houses in Sutton, Macclesfield and Buxton. The Trust aims
to create an environment where everyone is encouraged to make real choices in their
lives, develop in confidence, enjoy increased independence and reach their full potential.
The Trust has been working with Macclesfield Harriers for a few years. They have
supported us on a number of occasions by making us beneficiaries of their runs such as
the Forest Five and the Langley 7. This year, however they have chosen us to be one of
charities to benefit from their flagship race the ‘Macc-Half Marathon and 5K’.

The event organisers were really impressed by our ‘WorkTatse’ project and its impact on
the lives of the people the Trust supports. Offering opportunities of ‘WorkTaste’,
something most of us take for granted, was something the Harriers felt as passionate
about as us. Neil Gunn, of the Macclesfield-Harriers said they were, ‘proud to be part of
such an exciting project’.

The project offers short term supported work placements for individuals with learning
disabilities and some physical disabilities, giving them opportunities they may not have
access to otherwise. The project is completed funded by the support of donors such as
Macc-Harriers.

WorkTaste Coordinator, Louise Lewis said, “Thank you Macclesfield Harriers for donating
funds from the half-marathon for the WorkTaste project – when one of our tenants says
‘I’m not free on Thursdays, I’ve got my job’, with a big smile on their face, it will be down
to you!

To find out more information about the Rossendale Trust please visit
www.rossendaletrust.org.

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FAQ’s Space4Autism
1. What time should I arrive? – You must register and collect your race number between
Autism (including Aspsergers Syndrome) is a lifelong development disability that affects
8:30 and 9:45am. how a person communications with, and relates to, other people. It also affects how they
2. How much does parking cost – Parking is free. Please follow marshals’ instructions. make sense of the world around them. Some people with autism are able to live
3. What time does the Half Marathon start? – 10:00am. Please be at the start at relatively independent lives but others may have accompanying learning disabilities and
need a lifetime of specialist support.
9:50am
4. What time does the 5K start? - 10:15am. Please be in the starting area by 9:50am Space4autism is a small charity providing a range of valuable services for people with an
5. When do I get my medal and goody bag? – On finishing the race, your medal Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and their families. In 2005 S4A was started by a group
of parents to do something about the lack of support and services for families like ours.
will be presented to you with your goody bag. We felt isolated, excluded and feared for the future of our children.
6. What prizes are on offer? Please see notices on Race HQ for the age category
We initially started as a group for parents and carers, then introduced a Saturday play
prizes to be awarded. club and over the last 10 years we have grown to offer a range of clubs, including a group
7. Are the roads closed? – No. We have a professional traffic management working for pre-school children and their parents/carers, 3 social skills clubs for children aged 4-
18 years, a group for adults with ASC and activities such as family yoga sessions, movie
alongside over 100 marshals out on the course to keep you safe. nights, indoor football and roller-skating. We also offer parent/carer support meetings,
8. I can’t run, can I give my entry to a friend? – Yes, but they must re- register on the educational workshops and a whole lot more.

day in the main sports hall. This service is free of charge. Space4Autism being one of the beneficiaries of the Macclesfield Half Marathon means so
9. Where is my number? – You must collect your number from Race Registration much to our charity, this will not only raise awareness of Space4Autism but also ASC as
a whole. The donation will go towards taking our members to Jump Nation at the Trafford
(main sports hall) on Race day between 8:30 and 9:45am Centre for a private session so our families can enjoy a day out from all the stresses and
10. I need to leave early after the race, where should I park? – St Albans School strains which living with ASC can bring

car park will be best for you. You do not have to live within East Cheshire to access most of our services and you can
11. Can I get lost? – The courses for all races are fully marked, marshalled and there is a contact Space4Autism via email at [email protected] or by visiting our Facebook
page.
lead and tail car for the Half Marathon and 5K.
12. What happens if I can’t finish the race? – Please inform the nearest marshal who will Page 11

advise the best way to get to the finish.
13. Can I run for any charity? – Yes, but please consider supporting the race’s

nominated charities.

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Page 12 Are proud to support the Macclesfield

Half Marathon and 5K 2016

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Macc Half Pacers

Due to the successes and positive feedback from the 2015 Macc Half Marathon, we have
decided to offer the support of pace runners again. We have increased the size of the
team to included pacers for 2:10 and 2:20 this year.
The team is made up of experienced distance runners from Macclesfield Harriers. For
those of you wishing to utilise them, the pacers offer support and encouragement as you
go around to achieve your target time.

The pace runner times are as follows:

1:30:00 - 1:29:30 Scott Wilson and Billy Hicks will be running around a 6:52 minute
mile pace
1:40:00 - 1:39:30 Rob Hasler and Guénaëlle Piou will be running around a 7:38 mi-
nute mile pace
1:50:00 - 1:49:30 Jonathan Plumb and James Perry will be running around an 8:24
minute mile pace
2:00:00 - 1:59:30 Keith Mulholland and Richard Brown will be running around a 9:10
minute mile pace
2:10:00 - 2:09:30 Lynda J Cook and James Williams will be running around a 9:54 mi-
nute mile pace
2:20:00 - 2:19:30 Rachel Gilliland and Ann Maddox will be running around a 10:40
minute mile pace

On the race day you will clearly see the pacemakers at the start line standing in position
holding flags with their target pace time. Feel free to chat to them before the race starts,
none of them are the quiet type!

All that is left to say is have a great race and good luck!

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