Rainow 5 – 4th May 2022

Race number 5 of thhe WRC Race Series.  13 Club runners were there.

The Rainow 5 is a trail/fell race (FRA category BS) from the village of Rainow on the edge of the Peak District and tackles a hilly 5 mile route (751 ft ascent) taking in White Nancy and the Kerridge ridge – all on footpaths (8km; 229m). Teas and cakes served post race. All proceeds from this race are donated to local charities in Rainow and local mountain rescue.

Maccs report:

We had a large contingent of Macclesfield Harriers (50) as well as 31 “visitors” from Chorlton as well as lots of other club runners and unattached runners and, as it was May the fourth, we also had brave people running in great Star Wars costumes. Lucas Parker (Stockport Harriers) stormed back in an amazing 31 minutes 54 seconds; the first lady was Rachel Hall (Macclesfield Harriers) in 38 minutes 51 seconds. Macclesfield Harriers claimed both the men’s and the ladies’ team prizes. Big thank you to Red Willow brewery and to Running Bear for donating fantastic prizes. There was a great post-race atmosphere with an amazing array of supply of cakes from the Rainow Pre-School Parents! With lots of pre-entries this year, on the night donations were presented to representatives from local charities which benefit our local environment, safety outdoors and supporting the village hall — £500 to Cheshire Wildlife Trust (Kerridge Nature Reserve), £500 to Buxton Mountain Rescue & £500 to the Rainow Village institute. Also with entries on the day and the cake sale, over £400 was also raised for Rainow Pre-School. Full results on their site .

Jarrod first club runner home.  Category firsts for Andy and Sally. Kate had a second and Louisa a Third

Update: Cat now added.  Tom and Tony noted too!

Next Series Race: Buxworth 5 – 12th May. Just a quick up and down a hill!! 🙂

Wilmslow members results below: