Sunday, January 17, 2027
Distance
Climb
Cutoff
Terrain
Difficulty
A single 13.1 mile loop that climbs 847 m across Cheshire's three highest peaks, using reservoirs, forest tracks and open hilltops. Most participants will need to walk the steeper sections, and a checkpoint at the Cat & Fiddle must be reached within 2 hours 15 minutes as part of the four hour overall cut off.
Tegg's Nose summit and Tegg's Nose Reservoir
Macclesfield Forest and Trentabank car park
Shuttlingsloe climb
Cat & Fiddle checkpoint on the main road
Shining Tor, the highest point in Cheshire
Three highest peaks in Cheshire in a single 13.1 mile loop
Start / Finish
Central gathering area at Tegg's Nose Country Park, above Macclesfield
Back at Tegg's Nose Country Park, where finishers receive a medal and can replenish
Terrain
Route
What you get
Refreshments at the finish
On the day
Before you enter
Other questions
It is a demanding introduction to winter hill running. The 847 m of ascent over 13.1 miles means most participants walk the steeper climbs, and the terrain changes constantly between reservoir paths, forest tracks and open hilltops. If you are comfortable on your feet for several hours and can keep moving on steep ground, this is a rewarding first step onto the fells.
It is a winter edition run on exposed high ground above Macclesfield, so expect cold, wind and the possibility of ice, mud or snow underfoot. Conditions can differ considerably between the sheltered forest and the open tops around Shining Tor. Check the organiser's website close to race day for any updates.
Yes. The page notes that many participants will need to walk on the steeper sections, and walking is a normal part of hill trail racing. The priority is steady forward progress within the cut offs rather than running every gradient.
The route passes Macclesfield Forest and Trentabank car park and crosses the main road at the Cat & Fiddle checkpoint. Full aid station details are not published on this listing, so check the organiser's event page for what is provided and plan to carry your own supplies as a backup.
The start and finish area at Tegg's Nose Country Park is the easiest place to watch, and the Cat & Fiddle crossing on the main road gives another roadside viewpoint for the middle of the race. Supporters should expect limited facilities on the hillside and travel between points by car.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Macclesfield, United Kingdom
Sunday, January 17, 2027
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