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Our Club

Welcome to Radcliffe Athletic Club!

We are proud to have been established for 40 years, training, supporting and encouraging runners of all abilities.

At our club you are guaranteed a warm welcome, plenty of support and the opportunity to make friends with like-minded people.

The club is based at Bury Livingwaters Church (Close Methodist), Dumers Lane, Radcliffe, M26 2GB. We meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm-8.30pm.

There is a choice of training sessions, from beginners through to competition racing.

On Mondays there is normally a 5/6.5km run and two 10km runs, based on ability and choice, for adults (age 16 and over). Each group has a run leader to oversee the session and provide support.

On Wednesdays we alternate between a hill session, which leaves from the club, and a track session at Bury Track, Market Street, Bury, BL9 9FX. 

There are also strength and conditioning sessions at the club at 7pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Our juniors (ages eight to 16) meet at the club at 7pm on Mondays.

Latest News

Radcliffe AC members Hit the Trail  
4/01/2026 6:26 PM

Radcliffe members Hit the Trail

 

Trails and Ales returned this New Year’s Eve, a tough 7-mile course through Rivington with significant elevation, including climbs up Two Lads and to the Pigeon Tower. Mark Taylor crossed the finish line to the sound of a bagpiper in 1:12:58 and Lucie Tighe in 1:15:53.

 

Many attended New Year’s Day special event parkruns, with 10 at Heaton Park – Khama Banda (17:49), Dominic Parry (23:46), Jack Connor (23:54), Sheila Jones (24:26), Alex Field (24:34), Adam Wills (25:51), Lucie Tighe (28:57), Mark Taylor (28:57), Paul Stevens (28:58) and Sara Parry (39:13). Alexandra – Tracy Wroe (33:19). Bramhall Park – Elaine Bailey (33:57). Bromley – Alex Pullan (27:35). Cliffe Castle – Daniel Hunt (27:51) and John Szubert (29:23). Sale Water – Bev Quinton (41:33) and Michael Scott (41:41). South Manchester – Helen Kay (31:10). Watergrove – Stephen Crowe (32:05). Wepre – Kath Biddle (28:34).

 

Having already both completed a parkrun earlier in the day, two then raced the Clowbridge 5k, a challenging two lap course around Clowbridge Reservoir off the Pennine Bridleway. Daniel Hunt was back in 25:01 and John Szubert in 25:49.

 

On Saturday, members headed for the second parkrun of the week, with most again at Heaton Park – Rob Lister (22:59), Dominic Parry (23:14), Adam Wills (25:19), Alex Field (25:50), Sheila Jones (25:59), Sheila McNulty and Sara Parry (39:19). Claisebrook Cove, Australia – Ken Smith (29:06). Clarence – Ian Swan (22:02), Daniel Hunt (24:24), Kathryn Davies (30:16), Oliver (31:03), Tracy Wroe (39:12), John Szubert (39:16) and Michael Scott (41:50). Darlington South Park – Helen Kay (32:16). Hyndburn – Elaine Bailey (33:26) and Bev Quinton (44:08). Pontrefact – Kath Biddle (25:28). Riddlesdown – Alex Pullan (29:39). Worden – Stephen Crowe (28:40).

 

On Sunday, Kath Biddle took on the XMiles Adventure Coast Southport Half Marathon, a two lap course with views of the coast, along the Promenade, under the pier, around the Marine Lake and Kings Gardens and across the Marine Lake Bridge, which she completed in 2:08:31. Mark Williams also ran the one lap 10k option in 44:15 and Natalie Hitchen in 1:13:04.       

 

Sunday also saw the first of the Club’s Championship races, Hit the Trail, a 5-mile route around Reddish Vale. Chris Mihalyi  was the first back for club in 39:40, followed by Paul Stevens (41:38), Daniel Hunt (42:31), Chemane Thomas (43:55), Jack Connor (44:17), Ethan Malone (45:48), John Szubert (49:15), Karen Doherty (49:26), Sheila Jones (1st FV70) (49:52), Laura Aiken (51:47), Kathryn Davies (51:48), Charlotte Holden (52:42), David Bartlett (52:44), Katherine Swithenbank (52:52) and Caroline Malone (1:05:49).

 

Festive fun for RAC
26/12/2025 10:42 PM

On Sunday 21st, 12 Radcliffe AC members got in the festive spirit for the Santa Dash over in Horwich. This challenging 4-mile trail race set off from near the Jolly Crofters, with a Curly Wurly for all runners half way round the course. Most notably, the hills were no match for Chris Mihalyi who took second place overall in 34:29 (an impressive 1:30 and four places quicker than last year’s result at the same event), followed by Daniel Hunt (41:13), John Szubert (45:59), Amanda Callan (54:14), Emma Horner (54:14), Paul Stevens (54:15), Laura Aiken (54:15), Lucie Tighe (54:16), Sarah Wilson (54:20), Mark Taylor (54:20), Karen Wells (59:59) and Laura Tracey (1:06:00).

 

Many members also started Christmas Day with a parkrun, with the largest contingent at Heaton Park. Jack Porter led the way in 18:11, followed by Simon Foulkes (26:17), Jack Connor (27:34), Dominic Parry (27:36), Mark Taylor (27:39), Nathan Walker (27:45), Stephen Crowe (28:33), Neil Greenhalgh (30:54), Sheila McNulty (35:30), Sara Parry (39:15), and juniors Skyler (46:41) and Benjamin (46:43) with Lucie Tighe (46:58).

 

Bolton: Rob Lister (23:44), Christopher Mihalyi (24:30), John Szubert (27:25), Mark Williams (27:49), Elaine Bailey (33:12), David Schofield (36:17). Bramhall Park: Helen Kay (33:09). Claisebrook Coe, Australia: Ken Smith (30:17). Linford Wood: Khama Banda (19:16). Millfield: Sheila Jones (25:00). South Manchester: Steven Fawcett (18:55). Widnes: Bev Quinton (39:34). Winchester: Ian Swan (22:10), junior Oliver (29:40). Woodlands: Emma Wolstencroft (28:10). Worsley Woods: Kath Biddle (32:37).

 

On Boxing Day, two hit the Worden Park 10k with Daniel Hunt finishing in 48:24 and John Szubert in 54:17.

 

 

 

 

 

Radcliffe AC Juniors Shine this festive weekend
20/12/2025 8:23 PM

Following last week’s senior awards ceremony, Radcliffe AC hosted an awards and party evening this Monday for their junior members. Individual members were awarded for their achievements throughout the year, with winners as follows: Junior of the Year- Skyler, Most improved- Isla, Commitment to the Cause- Seth, RAC Spirit- Poppy, Junior’s Junior - Sophie Myerscough. Juniors Seth, Oliver, Lexi, Grace, Benjamin, Skyler and Isla were also presented with certificates from the club for competing in the Red Rose Cross Country Championships.

In a strong week for the juniors, Skyler celebrated the impressive milestone of 150 parkruns! After completing her first only four days after her 4th birthday, she has headed all over the country racking up this impressive number, with today’s event at Heaton Park in 35:17. Congratulations Skyler! She was also joined by other members Jack Porter (18:21), Robbie Parkinson (20:28), Dominic Parry (23:18), Mark Taylor (23:38), Alex Field (24:50), Kath Biddle (25:04), Richard Parkinson (25:05), Lucie Tighe (25:55), Karen Wells (30:28), Sheila McNulty (36:25), Peter Warr (37:43) and Sara Parry (39:28).

 

Resident legend Sheila Jones also ran her 600th (!) parkrun at Alexandra Park in 23:20, maintaining the regular occurrence of bagging first position in VW70.  

 

Other results – : Barrow: Rob Lister (31:57), Bolton: Kath Davies (32:22), Elaine Bailey (34:24), Mark Williams (37:09), Clarence: Chris Mihalyi (27:23), Stephen Crowe (32:21), Galup Reserve, Australia: Ken Smith (29:11), Peel: Michael Kontowtt (22:29) Rugby: Tracy Wroe (36:11), Woodhouse Moor: Helen Kay (32:25), Bev Quinton (39:46), Wythenshawe: Daniel Hunt (23:44), John Szubert (27:22).

 

Following last Sunday’s 5k PB of 24:12 at Burrs Community Run, speedy junior Seth delivered another impressive result at the Run Through Media City Festive Junior Run, finishing the 1.8km distance in 5th place in 7:45. Seth was also joined by another rapid junior member, Indie, who raced round the course in only 8:31 and was the 4th girl to the finish line.

 

Paul Stevens also joined in the festive fun on Sunday over at the Hurst Green Turkey Trot in Stonyhurst. Chucking on some tinsel and a Santa hat to get in the spirit of things, Paul covered the muddy and challenging 5 miles in 50:18.