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Potters ’Arf Marathon
Potters ’Arf Marathon is a marathon, Fun Run, Half Marathon - walk and Half Marathon - run - solo/relay event held in Stoke-on-Trent, England, UK. It was last held on October 4, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Stoke-on-Trent, England
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 4, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Stoke-on-Trent, England, UK
- Distances
- Marathon, Fun Run, Half Marathon - walk, Half Marathon - run - solo/relay
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Registration
- potters-arf.co.uk
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 29, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $34.50 (from potters-arf.co.uk, checked September 29, 2026)
- Start time
- 9:30 AM
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 52°F at the start, 94% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 29, 2026)
About the Potters ’Arf Marathon
A long-running, hilly closed-road half marathon through the six towns of Stoke-on-Trent, finishing in Hanley city centre and famous for Heartbreak Hill.
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Potters ’Arf Marathon: common questions
- When is the Potters ’Arf Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Potters ’Arf Marathon held?
- In Stoke-on-Trent, England, UK.
- What distances does the Potters ’Arf Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Fun Run, Half Marathon - walk and Half Marathon - run - solo/relay.
- How many people run the Potters ’Arf Marathon?
- About 2,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Potters ’Arf Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at potters-arf.co.uk. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Potters ’Arf Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 29, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $34.50 (from potters-arf.co.uk, checked September 29, 2026).
- What time does the Potters ’Arf Marathon start?
- 9:30 AM.
- What is the course like at the Potters ’Arf Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Potters ’Arf Marathon?
- about 52°F at the start, 94% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 29, 2026).
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