Macclesfield Adelphi NW Hasler Race (2026 season)
Macclesfield and District Canoe Club invites you to our 2026 Adelphi Hasler Race which takes place on Sunday 7th June.
The event will be held at; Adelphi Mill (far end car park), Grimshaw Lane, Bollington, SK10 5JB (What3Words – door.trio.bubble).
Check-In: 09.30 to 10.30 (Team Leaders only please)
Briefing: 10.45
Starts: 11.15 onwards
Race Distances
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Division
(K1, K2,
C1 and
C2)
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Distances (approx)
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Portages
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1, 2, 3
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20km
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0
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4, 5, 6
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12.5 km
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0
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7, 8, 9
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6km
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0
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Geoff Saunders K1
A, B, C
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3.2km
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0
|
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Geoff Saunders K2
A, B, C
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3.2km
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0
|
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Fun Race
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3.2km
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0
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Race description.* The race is held on a section of the Macclesfield Canal and has no locks. There is one low bridge on the 1/2/3 course that can be paddled or portaged. Footwear is advised as the towpath is stony and muddy (not as muddy as the bottom of the canal).The canal is used by narrowboats and the bridges are too narrow for canoes to pass them at the same time (portage if necessary).There is plenty of free parking at Adelphi Mill.
All paddlers should note that there may be barge traffic on the canal and in particular note that they should take special care at the narrow bridges.
The organisers reserve the right to amend the course or safety rules as necessary subject to weather conditions or other factors.
We will be following government advice and will update Covid guidance for the event if required.
Rules:
As per BC Marathon Racing Committee rules, Vertical white number plates for all divisions, Buoyancy aids are required for all paddlers in Divs. 7, 8, 9, Geoff Saunders, and fun races.
All boats must contain sufficient buoyancy to keep them afloat if swamped. Lightning boats must also be fitted with airbags.
There will not be any safety cover on the canal - competitors are expected to ensure the safety of anyone in difficulties.
Club vests must be worn in order to be eligible for Hasler points.
Current BC cards or Junior Section Cards, to be shown at registration.
A BC event fee of £5 is payable for non-BC members and those unable to prove their membership in division 7 to 9. Divisions 1 to 6 are NOT allowed to race without proof of BC membership.
Facilities
The Pigeon Hole Café will be open on the Adelphi Mill towpath, next to the finish line. Serving tea, coffee, delicious cakes and a whole range of toasties and snacks. Special discount offer available to paddlers and supporters, please see the check in desk for details.
Paddler-only light refreshments are available free after their race as well.
There will be a proper Portaloo in the mill car park.
Alternatively there is a café, with toilets, at Clarence Mill, 10 minutes walk north towards Marple.
FEES: Seniors £10.00 per seat
Juniors £6.00 per seat
Geoff Saunders K1/K2 and Fun race £5.00 per person
ENTRIES:
Please use the Race Entry System to send in your entries via; https://entries.gbcanoemarathon.co.uk/entries
Payment for entries is via Stripe (no cash on the day)
Entries deadline: 22:00 Friday 5th June
GDPR Data protection statement: “You agree that we may publish your personal Information as part of the results of the event and pass such information to the governing body or any affiliated organisation for the purposes of insurance, licences or for publishing results either for the event alone or combined with or compared to other events. Results may include (but not be limited to) name, any club affiliation, race times, gender and age category”.
How to find Adelphi Mill
Turn right off Grimshaw lane at the stone building on the RHS before the traffic lights at the canal aqueduct and go past the mill to the car park at the far end.
Booking-in will be under the canopy at the far end of the mill building.
Organising Club's Website: https://macclesfieldcanoe.club/
Name and contact details of person to contact for disability parking/facilities etc.*
Andy Hargraves
Email: Andy_hargraves@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 07958 452564