Races Half marathon · Macclesfield, UK
Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon
Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Macclesfield, UK, held each September. Closed rural roads in east Cheshire, starting and finishing at Capesthorne Hall. The organiser calls it flat and fast, with about 75 m of climbing over the distance. Mid-September in Cheshire is usually mild and often damp, with temperatures of 9 to 18°C. Flat courses like Macclesfield's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
next: Sunday 12 September 2027
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Mid-September in Cheshire is usually mild and often damp, with temperatures of 9 to 18°C.
Racing this course well
Closed rural roads in east Cheshire, starting and finishing at Capesthorne Hall. The organiser calls it flat and fast, with about 75 m of climbing over the distance.
Flat courses like Macclesfield's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- £40 early bird until 14 March 2027, then £44, then £49 (plus 5% booking fee) (2027 race)
Official Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 12 September 2027
- Start time
- 09:00
- Time limit
- 3 hours
The course in numbers
The route uses closed country roads around Capesthorne Hall and is officially measured.
- Surface
- Tarmac
- Total climb
- 75 m
- Course status
- Run Britain licensed and officially measured
Pick your goal for Macclesfield
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon?
- The next Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon is on Sunday 12 September 2027 in Macclesfield, UK. It is held each September.
- Is the Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon course flat?
- Closed rural roads in east Cheshire, starting and finishing at Capesthorne Hall. The organiser calls it flat and fast, with about 75 m of climbing over the distance.
- How do I enter the Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: £40 early bird until 14 March 2027, then £44, then £49 (plus 5% booking fee) (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon's profile and the September weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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