Races Half marathon · Stoke-on-Trent, UK
Potters 'Arf Half Marathon
Potters 'Arf Half Marathon is a hilly half marathon in Stoke-on-Trent, UK, held each September. The loop starts and finishes in the city centre. The organiser names a section called Heartbreak Hill and lists climbs on Victoria Road, Anchor Road, Leek New Road and a long, steep rise up Milton Road. Late September in Stoke-on-Trent is cool and changeable, around 8 to 16°C. A course as hilly as Potters 'Arf Half Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
next: Sunday 26 September 2027
Course
hilly
Half marathon
Conditions
Late September in Stoke-on-Trent is cool and changeable, around 8 to 16°C.
Racing this course well
The loop starts and finishes in the city centre. The organiser names a section called Heartbreak Hill and lists climbs on Victoria Road, Anchor Road, Leek New Road and a long, steep rise up Milton Road.
A course as hilly as Potters 'Arf Half Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
Official Potters 'Arf Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 26 September 2027
- Start time
- 09:30
- Time limit
- 3 hours
- Pacers
- Pacing team from Fit and Tone Gym
The course in numbers
Heartbreak Hill, the tough climb up Anchor Road and a steep half-mile rise up Milton Road.
- Course status
- Course measured by UK Athletics
Worth knowing
- Runners support local charities including Samaritans, the Macari Foundation, Dougie Mac and Port Vale Foundation.
- A relay version splits the half marathon into four stages.
Pick your goal for Stoke-on-Trent
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Potters 'Arf Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Potters 'Arf Half Marathon?
- The next Potters 'Arf Half Marathon is on Sunday 26 September 2027 in Stoke-on-Trent, UK. It is held each September.
- Is the Potters 'Arf Half Marathon course flat?
- The loop starts and finishes in the city centre. The organiser names a section called Heartbreak Hill and lists climbs on Victoria Road, Anchor Road, Leek New Road and a long, steep rise up Milton Road.
- How do I enter the Potters 'Arf Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served.
- How should I train for the Potters 'Arf Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Potters 'Arf Half Marathon's profile and the September weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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