Cheshire 3 Peaks Half Marathon
From Out-Fit Events
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 09:00
- Location Tegg’s Nose Country Park
- Price Free - £41.07
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Cheshire 3 Peaks Half Marathon, set to take place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in the stunning Macclesfield, Cheshire East! Organised by Out-Fit Events, this exciting new race invites participants to conquer the three highest peaks in Cheshire while enjoying the breathtaking countryside. Covering a challenging yet rewarding 13.1-mile loop starting from Tegg's Nose Country Park, runners will tackle a hilly course with an ascent of 847 meters, ensuring a fantastic variety of terrain.
From the moment you start, you'll be captivated by the beautiful views as you ascend Tegg's Nose and embark on a thrilling descent to Tegg's Nose Reservoir. The route continues through the enchanting Macclesfield Forest and features the iconic Shuttlingsloe, where you'll be rewarded with stunning vistas. With a generous 4-hour cut-off time, this event is designed to be inclusive for all fitness levels, making it a perfect choice for both seasoned runners and enthusiastic newcomers. Join us in 2026 as we celebrate the second edition of this remarkable race, following a successful inaugural event in 2025. Don’t miss the chance to earn your finish medal and relish the sense of accomplishment
From the moment you start, you'll be captivated by the beautiful views as you ascend Tegg's Nose and embark on a thrilling descent to Tegg's Nose Reservoir. The route continues through the enchanting Macclesfield Forest and features the iconic Shuttlingsloe, where you'll be rewarded with stunning vistas. With a generous 4-hour cut-off time, this event is designed to be inclusive for all fitness levels, making it a perfect choice for both seasoned runners and enthusiastic newcomers. Join us in 2026 as we celebrate the second edition of this remarkable race, following a successful inaugural event in 2025. Don’t miss the chance to earn your finish medal and relish the sense of accomplishment
Cheshire 3 Peaks Half Marathon
Sun 13th September 2026
Organiser's Description
This new event takes in some of Cheshire's finest country, and certainly its highest!
As the name suggests, we take in the 3 highest tops in the county on this 13.1 mile loop - so you can be sure sure of a great variety of terrain on your way around this lovely loop from Tegg's Nose Country Park, above Macclesfield. The course, as it's name suggests, is quite hilly, with 847m of ascent meaning that there'll certainly be some walking involved for most, but it remains inclusive with a generous 4 hour cut off for completion.
From the centre, your straight up to Tegg's Nose and the views open up instantly.
An exciting descent to Tegg's nose reservoir then leads to a fairly flat section through to Macclesfield forest and Trentabank car park, before the tough ascent of Shuttlingsloe....it's shapely profile looming on the approach.
Amazing views on top - you'll see much of the rest of your route, here...and you'll soon be heading down towards Clough House and up into the hills again.
Runners cross the main road by the Cat & Fiddle (2hrs 15mins cut off here) and begin the ascent to the last of our 3 peaks - Shining Tor, the highest in Cheshire!
The remaining miles of your Half is bumpy, without being particularly hilly and the scenery and terrain beneath your feet is ever changing. A finish at Tegg's Nose where you'll the opportunity to replenish and enjoy your finish medal and the great feeling of completion, of an exhilarating route!
2026 is only the second running of this event and with the inaugural 2025 edition being a big success, we are really looking forward to seeing you at Tegg's Nose for the next one.
Course records:
Male - Matteo Coddaci-Pianelli 1:44:51 (2025)
Female - Bethan Jones 2:10:03 (2025)
As the name suggests, we take in the 3 highest tops in the county on this 13.1 mile loop - so you can be sure sure of a great variety of terrain on your way around this lovely loop from Tegg's Nose Country Park, above Macclesfield. The course, as it's name suggests, is quite hilly, with 847m of ascent meaning that there'll certainly be some walking involved for most, but it remains inclusive with a generous 4 hour cut off for completion.
From the centre, your straight up to Tegg's Nose and the views open up instantly.
An exciting descent to Tegg's nose reservoir then leads to a fairly flat section through to Macclesfield forest and Trentabank car park, before the tough ascent of Shuttlingsloe....it's shapely profile looming on the approach.
Amazing views on top - you'll see much of the rest of your route, here...and you'll soon be heading down towards Clough House and up into the hills again.
Runners cross the main road by the Cat & Fiddle (2hrs 15mins cut off here) and begin the ascent to the last of our 3 peaks - Shining Tor, the highest in Cheshire!
The remaining miles of your Half is bumpy, without being particularly hilly and the scenery and terrain beneath your feet is ever changing. A finish at Tegg's Nose where you'll the opportunity to replenish and enjoy your finish medal and the great feeling of completion, of an exhilarating route!
2026 is only the second running of this event and with the inaugural 2025 edition being a big success, we are really looking forward to seeing you at Tegg's Nose for the next one.
Course records:
Male - Matteo Coddaci-Pianelli 1:44:51 (2025)
Female - Bethan Jones 2:10:03 (2025)
Races
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Standard Entry
Sun 13th September 2026 (09:00)
£41.07
Booking for more than 1? -
OutFit Member Entry
Sun 13th September 2026 (09:30)
Free
Booking for more than 1?
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