Rainow 5
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Rainow 5
Rainow 5 is a small trail and fell race on the edge of the Peak District, organised by a club member and supported by Macclesfield Harriers. It is traditionally held on the first Wednesday in May and is licensed under Fell Runners Association rules.
The course is a hilly five mile route around Rainow and the Kerridge Ridge that takes in White Nancy. The distance is approximately 5 miles (about 8 km) with roughly 229 m of ascent. The route follows footpaths and ridge tracks.
Entry is managed by pre entry and places may be limited, with spaces sometimes offered from a wait list. Runners must be 16 years or older. The event has attracted around 250 to 300 runners in recent years, with a recorded 285 participants in 2023.
Proceeds are donated to local organisations and charities. Recipients have included Buxton Mountain Rescue, the Rainow Institute, Rainow pre school, KRIV and Cheshire Wildlife Trust. After the race teas and cakes are served and a nearby pub provides an additional meeting place.
The event has a history dating back to 1989 and has been run under FRA rules since the early 1990s. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
