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Nantwich runner smashes personal best at Boston UK Marathon

Nantwich runner smashes personal best at Boston UK Marathon

A Nantwich Running Club member has smashed her personal best at the Boston Marathon.

Katie Latham was second female overall at the iconic race in America and made the podium.

April 14, 2026
Weaver School’s charity Race for Life with marathon challenge

Weaver School’s charity Race for Life with marathon challenge

By Jonathan White
Weaver Primary in Nantwich is bringing back its fundraising “Race for Life” with a marathon on the school field.

There’s a buzz of excitement in the air at the school as staff, pupils, and families gear up for the return of their much-loved fundraiser on July 21 in support of Cancer Research UK.

July 16, 2025
Nantwich farmers’ wives set for marathon charity ride

Nantwich farmers’ wives set for marathon charity ride

Farmers’ wives Elizabeth Hickson and Margaret Callwood are saddling up for a marathon ride to raise funds for a charity close to their hearts.

The long-time friends are hard in training ahead of their cycle challenge from London to Bruges in September.

June 9, 2025
Nantwich man to tackle first marathon in aid of PAPYRUS

Nantwich man to tackle first marathon in aid of PAPYRUS

A retired teacher from Nantwich is to tackle his first marathon in aid of the national charity PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide.

Mark Woodward, 72, is currently in training for the Chester Marathon which takes place on October 6, aiming to raise funds to help save young lives.

August 20, 2024
Nantwich runner wins chance to be coached by Olympic hero

Nantwich runner wins chance to be coached by Olympic hero

A runner from Nantwich has won a chance to experience personal coaching from Olympic hero Jess Learmonth.

Patrick Stiefel, 44, tried his luck entering a competition run by mineral water firm Aqua Pura.

August 9, 2024
Nantwich ultra-runner raises thousands in 24-hour charity challenge

Nantwich ultra-runner raises thousands in 24-hour charity challenge

By Jonathan White
Nantwich ultra-runner Paul Dean has completed a gruelling 24-hour challenge to raise more than £3,500 for Cancer Research UK.

Paul, a father and teaching assistant from Nantwich, started his epic run on Friday at 6pm and completed a 4.5-mile loop circuit, around the streets of Willaston and Wistaston, every hour up to 5pm the following day.

June 24, 2024
Nantwich marathon man prepares for charity ultra-run

Nantwich marathon man prepares for charity ultra-run

By Jonathan White
Nantwich marathon runner Paul Dean is preparing for a fund-raising ultra-run challenge on June 21.

The dad and teaching assistant, 43, has been on a gruelling training programme in preparation for the 24-hour ultra-run challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK.

June 12, 2024
Nantwich accountant gives bumper boost to charity after marathon run

Nantwich accountant gives bumper boost to charity after marathon run

A Nantwich accountant has raised a big sum for charity after running in her first marathon.

Mother-of-two Jen Johnson, an Associate Director at Afford Bond Chartered Accountants took part in the Manchester Marathon in April to raise money for two charities close to her heart.

May 13, 2024
Nantwich charity runner trains for four marathons in 24 hours

Nantwich charity runner trains for four marathons in 24 hours


A Nantwich dad is in a gruelling training regime to try and complete four marathons in 24 hours in aid of Cancer Research.

Paul Dean, a teaching assistant, has previously raised thousands of pounds for charities by running 10 marathons in 10 days and a 24-hour running challenge.

April 14, 2024
Nantwich accountant’s marathon effort to support Cheshire charities

Nantwich accountant’s marathon effort to support Cheshire charities

A Nantwich accountant is set to go the extra mile to raise cash for charities close to her heart.

Mother-of-two Jen Johnson, an Associate Director at Afford Bond Chartered Accountants, is hard in training for the Manchester Marathon in April when hundreds will take to the streets of the city to run 26.2 miles.

March 5, 2024
Nantwich man completes double-marathon for children’s charity

Nantwich man completes double-marathon for children’s charity

By Jonathan White
A runner from Nantwich has completed a double marathon to raise money for a children’s hospital.

Charles Boughton, 27, completed the b52.5 miles at Barony Park in Nantwich in aid of Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

March 2, 2024
Nantwich man defies diabetes to complete marathon for charity

Nantwich man defies diabetes to complete marathon for charity

A Nantwich man has defied the odds to complete his first marathon.

Jack Maclennan, 22, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes six years ago which mum Lisa said badly impacted his health.

November 28, 2023
Nantwich accountant’s cycling marathon for children’s toy appeal

Nantwich accountant’s cycling marathon for children’s toy appeal

A Nantwich accountant is totting up the proceeds after completing a gruelling cycling marathon to raise money for a children’s toy appeal.

Peter O’malley, a director at Afford Bond, was part of a team who completed the Giro D’Italia conquering a gruelling 2,300 miles across Italy with steep climbs, adverse weather and sickness along the way.

June 23, 2023