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South Cheshire Harriers to host Crewe 10K race

South Cheshire Harriers to host Crewe 10K race

South Cheshire Harriers are to host the 2024 Crewe 10K on Easter Sunday March 31.

Part of the NSRRA calendar, this popular chip-timed road race is a 2-lap flat course event on the edge of Crewe town centre.

February 24, 2024
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston annual Duck and Model Boat races!

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston annual Duck and Model Boat races!

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of villagers turned out in force to enjoy Wistaston’s annual Duck Race and Children’s model boat race.

The 26th ‘Annual Community Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ took place at the Joey the Swan parkland area, and organised by volunteers from Wistaston Community Council village events team and Wistaston Memorial Hall.

September 11, 2023
Nantwich marathon runner raises thousands for charity

Nantwich marathon runner raises thousands for charity

By Jonathan White
Nantwich man Tim Bowker put his best foot forward to help raise almost £4,000 by completing the London Marathon.

Tim, aged 54, has raised the money for Bowel Cancer UK, the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity, after completing the gruelling 26-mile race last Sunday (April 23).

April 28, 2023
Nantwich runners urged to tackle Mow Cop Killer Mile

Nantwich runners urged to tackle Mow Cop Killer Mile

Nantwich runners of all ages and abilities are being invited to take on the challenge of Mow Cop Killer Mile as the famous event returns for 2023.

The mile-long road race, which features 550 feet of continuous climbing and a 25% gradient in places, takes place on Thursday, May 11.

April 24, 2023
FEATURE: Grand National 2023 – everything you need to know

FEATURE: Grand National 2023 – everything you need to know

The Grand National, which happens to be the most anticipated event on the British calendar, is back.

Forty runners compete in the most popular steeplechase in the world, covering a distance of four miles and two and a half furlongs while scaling 30 Grand National fences at Aintree.

January 17, 2023
Nantwich woman faces gruelling “Marathon Des Sables” in aid of Scope

Nantwich woman faces gruelling “Marathon Des Sables” in aid of Scope

A Nantwich woman is to tackle one of the most gruelling races on earth to help raise money in aid of Scope charity.

Andrea Millar is taking part in the Marathon Des Sables – a six-day “Ultra-Marathon” or “Ultra” run over 150 to 156 miles.

September 21, 2022
South Cheshire Harriers runners compete in “South Cheshire 20”

South Cheshire Harriers runners compete in “South Cheshire 20”

by Jonathan White
South Cheshire Harriers runners took part in the ‘South Cheshire 20’ one loop running race yesterday (September 4).

The race, starting and finishing at Shavington Leisure Centre, took runners on a hilly 20-mile loop of country lanes through villages of Shavington, Weston, Englesea Brook, Betley, Wrinehill, Shraleybrook, Audley, Barthomley, and Weston.

September 5, 2022
Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race returns

Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race returns

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston ‘Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ makes a welcome return after the pandemic.

The event is scheduled for Saturday September 10 at the Joey the Swan recreation ground in Wistaston.

August 11, 2022
Inaugural Nantwich 10K road race proves a winner

Inaugural Nantwich 10K road race proves a winner

By Jonathan White
The inaugural Nantwich 10k Road Race was a massive hit with organisers and participants.

The race took 250 participants on a 10 kilometre (6.2 miles) loop on closed roads, starting on Waterlode opposite Nantwich Town Football Club.

March 22, 2022
Route of inaugural Nantwich 10km road race is revealed

Route of inaugural Nantwich 10km road race is revealed

By Jonathan White
The inaugural ‘Nantwich 10k Road Race’ will take place this Sunday March 20.

The race, organised by Mike Stevens, Founder of Nantwich Running Club, will get underway at around 9.30am and runners will race around a 10km (6.2 miles) loop on closed roads.

March 15, 2022

Bolesworth Castle to host The Great Balloon Race and aerial extravaganza

The UK’s biggest hot air balloons are coming to Bolesworth Castle this summer as it plays host to the incredible Great Balloon Race Extravaganza.

July 10, 2021
Nantwich driver Jordan Witt secures fifth in Fanatec round two in Germany

Nantwich driver Jordan Witt secures fifth in Fanatec round two in Germany

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt managed a fifth place best finish in his maiden visit to the Hockenheimring in Germany.

Witt was competing in round two of the 2021 Fanatec GT2 European Series, and it proved a bittersweet occasion.

May 19, 2021
Harry’s Duck Race marks 10 years with virtual event in Nantwich

Harry’s Duck Race marks 10 years with virtual event in Nantwich

The annual Harry’s Duck Race in support of Hope House Children’s Hospice is back in Nantwich to celebrate its 10th anniversary – but this time held virtually.

September 1, 2020