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Potters ’arf once again brought together runners, walkers, supporters and volunteers for one of Staffordshire’s biggest and most loved sporting events. It was a fantastic celebration of determination, community spirit and fundraising, with thousands of people playing their part in making the day such a success. From those taking on the challenge themselves to the volunteers, partners and supporters working behind the scenes, we would like to thank everyone who helped make the

Over 2,500 runners, walkers, and children will be taking to the streets of the city in a celebration of commitment, community and human endeavour. They will be set on their way by two of the region’s most popular figures, 2026 Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Jazmine Sawyers and Lou Macari, MBE. With entrants travelling to North Staffordshire from across the UK, the Potters ‘arf is set to provide a significant boost to the regional economy. New features have been introduced

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Participants in the Potters ‘arf will be getting an extra spring in their step on October 4th thanks to Solace Performance, the new official hydration partner for the event. Solace, a premium hydration brand crafted for runners and performance-focused individuals, will have a hydration station on the course and will also be rewarding finishers with a drinks bottle and product as they cross the line. The Staffordshire based brand was founded by Brad Lancaster, who, after the p

One of the region’s most popular and respected figures, Lou Macari MBE, is set to be the honorary starter for Staffordshire’s biggest running event, the Potters ’arf Marathon on Sunday, 4 October. Lou, who was awarded the MBE in June this year for services to football and tackling homelessness in Stoke on Trent, will be reserving a special cheer for the dozens of runners who will be taking part for the charity he founded a decade ago, the Macari Foundation. Since 2016, the f