A multi-terrain race around the footpaths and quiet lanes of Alderley Edge, Nether Alderley and Hare Hill.
The race is follows its traditional route, through the woodland on The Edge, out to Hare Hill via Adders Moss and back across the fields via Daniel Hill - see link below
The event is organised by Wilmslow Running Club, all race proceeds are donated to charity.
In accordance with EA rules, the course is unsuitable for the use of headphones or buggies.
Directions
Parking is very limited so please car share or jog / cycle from Alderley Edge train station. National Trust car park - free to runners on the night Macclesfield Rd. Nether Alderley SK10 4UB
Numbers collected on the night at Race HQ in front of The Wizard Tea Rooms
Full information is here in the Runners Guide
Course map The Wizard 2026.docx
The course as a GPX file on Strava: The Wizard 2025.gpx
Big thanks to
Our sponsors RunNorthWest https://www.runnorthwest.co.uk/
The National Trust, Alderley Edge
Mount Farm, who kindly support the race and allow it to pass through their farmland
Cats Eye Medical Services
Bryan Dale Race Photos
The Wizard Tea Room
The event is licensed by England Athletics and held under UK Athletics Rules
England Athletics Race Licence No30941
No deferrals. Transfers are permitted online only using Nifty Entries up to 24 hours before the race cost £3. In the case that the race is full then you can cancel your place up to 7 days before the race and receive an 80% refund.
