E Group is part of Macclesfield Harriers & A.C. (MH&AC) - it is one of 5 road running groups.
The intention is that runners will move on and join one of the other groups offered by the club as they improve. More details about MH&AC running groups can be found HERE.
Although the club name of MH&AC sounds daunting you will find it to be a friendly and inclusive club. There are four main sections to the club (Track & Field, Road Running, Fell Running & Cross Country).
To run with the club and to represent the club in events you must be a club member. Club membership costs are detailed on the club website. The club passes the affiliation "levy" to England Athletics (EA) for each competing member and this money allows EA to support and develop athletics across England (the club benefits from their services). An example of where EA helps is the provision of coaching support for the Run England scheme. EA also funds the Run England scheme so without EA there would have been no Saturday E group!
The advantages of being a competing club member:
1. Access to track training and coaching sessions
2. Reduced entry fees for EA events (eg 5k, 10k, half-marathon)
3. Representing the club and being 'part of something' that benefits the local community
4. Ability to train and improve with like minded runners
5. Contact with runners from other disciplines who can introduce you to new things!
If you want to use the online membership form click MEMBERSHIP FORM
It is important to understand that if you are NOT a competing club member you must run as an 'unattached' runner and normally pay a higher entry fee (this provides insurance). As a 'competing member' you pay a reduced fee and are insured.
Please contact Julian Brown (membership) or any of the MH&AC club officials for more information.
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