First staged in 2005, the Potters ‘Arf is a challenging half marathon held in the city of Stoke-on-Trent. It’s Staffordshire’s biggest running event and features the famous ‘Heartbreak Hill’ which tests runners of all abilities. This iconic event attracts entrants from across the country, who are assured of an incredible welcome by the local community as they take on their 13.1 mile challenge. The finish line sits in the heart of the city centre with the guarantee of enthusiastic crowds lining the route.

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The Potters ‘Arf is more than just a running event, it’s a celebration of community spirit and endeavour, featuring everything that’s good about our city. With participants raising tens of thousands of pounds for charity, it’s also a vital fundraising platform for a host of good causes.

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Come and join us and up to 3,000 others in October 2026 for the iconic Potters ‘Arf and claim your unique finishers medal at one of the countries most challenging, but enjoyable half marathons. Have you got what it takes?