Club Races and Championships
Club Championships
What are the Club Championships?
Our Club Championships exist to encourage members to get out, take part in local races, and support one another! The more points you get, the more chance you’ll get of winning prizes and being crowned our Club Champion!
Each competition will run from December to November, with the winners being announced at our Christmas party. The top three will each get a voucher from a sportswear retailer of their choice (1st: £100; 2nd: £75; 3rd: £50), and the first-place finisher will be crowned overall Club Champion!
Take part in one of our club races; the more you do, the more points you'll get in our Club Championships!
Also included in our Club Championships are quarterly club Parkrun trips and takeovers!
Doing a marathon not in our club race calendar? You'll still get some points!
Take part in one of our club races; the more you do, the more points you'll get in our Club Championships!
How scoring works
As part of our club’s ethos of inclusivity, our scoring system isn’t based on performance but rather participation. The more club races (listed below) that you do, the more likely you are to score points. We nonetheless give out bonus points for scoring PBs at club races. Additionally, we give out bonus points for those who volunteer and support at club races, as these really help boost morale. Full breakdown of scoring system:
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Running a club race: 5 points
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Supporting at a club race: 3 points (in club kit or with flags – photo evidence required)
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Bonus for setting a PB at ANY club race or marathon: 3 points (new PB since joining MFR – results prior to joining the club do not count. Send email to Race Secretary with result link to verify)
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Running ANY marathon or ultra-marathon not listed as a club race: 5 points (please send Race Secretary an email with result link to verify – maximum two x marathon 5 point bonuses per member per year)
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Volunteering on behalf of MFR at an event (e.g., MACCL cross country, Manchester Marathon): 5 points
The following two events differ from the normal scoring system:
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It's a Piece of Cake 10K: 5 points for running OR volunteering (total of 5 points maximum)
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MFR Parkrun takeovers/trips: 5 points volunteering; 3 Points for running
Current Standings:
Want to know where you place in the current club rankings? The current standings spreadsheet will be updated approximately every couple of weeks after club races (please allow a few days):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q1FCN14cBgm9ZJzoz6_vjJWW89HWXdpGJxVoi4bEp2E/edit?usp=sharing
Club Race Calendar 2025
Our club races for this year are listed below. We try to mix events up year upon year, with a mix of firm favourites and new additions. The majority of these races are either in Greater Manchester or within easy reach of Manchester, with a few a bit further afield (e.g., races held by other Frontrunner clubs, races making up club holidays). While there is no obligation for members to attend any of these events, we hope to see a significant club presence at them. We may hold club social activities in tandem with a number of these events, though there is no obligation people to have run in order to attend the socials, nor is it mandatory for those who have been racing to attend the socials.
Note: Please scroll down/across to see full table (especially if viewing on mobile). Although care has been taken in preparing the information contained on this site, we cannot guarantee its accuracy, and Manchester Frontrunners is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damage suffered by users of any of the information published on these pages. Please check the organiser’s official website or event information.
Abbreviations for categories are as follows: M=male/men; F=female/women; O=other/open category; NB=non-binary.
Date | Name of Event | Type of Race | Link to event/entries | Categories | Notes |
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15/12/24 | Stockport 10 | 10 Mile | https://stk10.co.uk/stockport-10-race-info/ | ||
11/01/25 | MACCL Match 4: Tatton Park | Cross Country | https://maccl.co.uk/ | M, F | CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER |
25/01/25 | Stockport Daffodil 10K | 10K | https://www.stockportdaffodil10k.co.uk/ | M, F | |
02/02/25 | Blackburn Winter Warmer | 10K | https://www.blackburnroadrunners.net/winter-warmer/ | M, F, O | |
08/02/25 | MACCL Match 5: Kenworthy Woods | Cross Country | https://maccl.co.uk/ | M, F | |
22/02/25 | Standish Hall Trail Race | 10K Trail | https://runabc.co.uk/standish-hall-trail-race-february | M, F, O | |
01/03/25 | MACCL Match 3: Woodbank Park | Cross Country | https://maccl.co.uk/ | M, F | RESCHEDULED FROM DECEMBER |
23/03/25 | Wilmslow Running Festival | 10K/Half Marathon | https://wilmslowrunningfestival.org.uk/ | M, F | |
30/03/25 | Run Heaton Park | 5K/10K/Half Marathon | https://www.runheaton.com/event/run-heaton-5k-10k-half-marathon-junior-race-march-2025/ | M, F, NB, O | |
13/04/25 | Rivington Trail | 10 Mile Trail | https://www.madbullevents.com/events-1/the-rivington-10m-trail-challenge-2025 | M, F, O | |
18/04/25 | Salford 10K | 10K | https://bookitzone.com/ruth_bardsley/WajFFX | M, F, O | |
27/04/25 | Manchester Marathon | Marathon | https://www.manchestermarathon.co.uk/ | M, F, NB, O | |
03/05/25 | It's a Piece of Cake 10K | 10K | https://bookitzone.com/manchester_frontrunners/xKjFFX | M, F, O | MFR'S OWN RACE 😍 |
17/08/25 | Trafford 10K | 10K | https://www.runnorthwest.co.uk/pages/trafford-10k-2024 | M, F | RESCHEDULED FROM 02/03/25 |