Secret Half & 20

With half the elevation of Wilmslow half, and 100ft less climb than Village Bakery half, the Secret Half is the perfect race for getting that PB! It’s got the same elevation gain as Crewe parkrun!!

Also running on the same day, the Secret 20 miler, with only 280ft of climb over 20 miles, you’ll struggle to find a faster route! Ideally placed for a spring marathon - only 5 weeks before Manchester and 6 weeks before London, perfect to see how your marathon prep is going!

PRIZE; As its a new race, for the 20 miler there will be a £100 prize for 1st place, with an additional £100 for the course record-meaning first male and first female will each receive £200 prize money!

An Event Village with a bar, a bouncy castle and entertainment, and there will be discounted entry to the Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, and their cafe.

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Secret Half

Race Information

Starting at Mickley Hall, this flat and fast half marathon takes in 2 loops of beautiful Cheshire country lanes.

 With less than 200ft of elevation gain over the 13.11, this route is definitely one to maximise your PB potential!

Finishing at the Event Village, at Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, each competitor will receive a goodie bag including a high quality medal.

The Event Village will have a bar, a bouncy castle and entertainment, and there will be discounted entry to the Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, and their cafe.

SIGN UP HERE!

Course Measurement Certificate Number: 25/529


15th March 2026 - 9:30am
Mickley Hall, Nantwich, Cheshire
Age 18+
13.1 Miles

Entry Fees:
£26/£28 (+£1.75 Fees)
Lower Rate to UKA Affiliated

[ Course Route ]

Secret 20

Race Information

Starting at Mickley Hall, this flat and fast 20 mile race takes in 3 loops of beautiful Cheshire country lanes.

With less than 300ft of elevation gain over the 20 miles, this route is definitely one to maximise your PB potential!

Finishing at the Event Village, at Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, each competitor will receive a goodie bag including a high quality medal.

The Event Village will have a bar, a bouncy castle and entertainment, and there will be discounted entry to the Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, and their cafe.

SIGN UP HERE!

Course Measurement Certificate Number: 25/528


15th March 2026 - 9am
Mickley Hall, Nantwich, Cheshire
Age 18+
20 Miles

Entry Fees:
£27.50/£29.50 (+£1.75 Fees)
Lower Rate to UKA Affiliated

[ Course Route ]

FAQs

Mass Start Time: 09:00 for the 20 & 0930 for the Half

Address: Mickley Hall, Nantwich, Cheshire

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Download Secret Half & Secret 20 times for the day [FILE DOWNLOAD]

Arrival and Parking

Please plan your journey to arrive between 07:45 and 08:15

If arriving by car, participants of the race will be guided to park on Mickley Hall Shooting School car park. Car parking attendants/marshals will be there to guide you.

We ask that you DO NOT attempt to park at Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker. 

Number Collection

Once you have parked / arrived at Mickley Hall, please make your way towards the shooting hall reception - which is where Race HQ will be set up. 

You can collect your race numbers from the collection desk. 

Pre-Race and Safety Briefing 

Your pre-race and safety briefing will be given at 08:50.

Please remember this is NOT a closed road race, therefore you must ensure you abide by road running standards and listen to the marshals around the course who offer any instruction. This is for the safety of everyone.

We do not advocate the use of earphones/headphones/airpods or other products which may hinder your ability to hear the traffic, marshals and surroundings. 

The Course 

A description of the course. I have attached a map for your perusal. 

The race starts on French Lane. 

Drinks Stations 

There will be 2 drinks stations each lap along the course situated at approx. half way, and the end of each lap. 

We will be offering cups of water.  

Prizes 

We will be holding a prize ceremony, for both races, at the end of the 20M race. 

20M In the 20 miler, a prize for first male, and first female, will be £100, second places £50, and £30 for third. Should any runner break the course record, a bonus cash prize will be given of £100. As such, with it being a new race, there’s £200 up for grabs.

Half In the half, a prize for first male, and first female, will be £50, second places £40, and £30 for third. Should any runner break the course record, a bonus cash prize will be given of £20. As such, with it being a new race, there’s £70 up for grabs.

Goody Bags

At the end you will be provided with a goody bag for completing the race which includes your X things in the bag.

Lead Bike and Sweeper 

We will have a lead cyclist and sweeper runner on the course. 

Location

Mickley Hall, Nantwich, Cheshire

Results

Course records:

This is the first year these races will be run!
Secret Half:

Secret 20: