Don’t miss out on the chance to run up ‘Heartbreak Hill’ again by entering next year’s Potters ‘Arf Marathon. Secure your place on the start line at a special launch event on 12 November and feel like you could take on the world... 

Now Halloween is out the way to be shortly followed by Bonfire Night the next major event is the unveiling of the 2023 Hanley Economic Building Society Potters ‘Arf Marathon.    

The Potteries Centre in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent is the venue for the launch on Saturday 12 November, between 9am and midday. Sign up with other Potters ‘Arf fans and get 20% off the entry fee then grab a coffee from Costa next door.  

The Potters ‘Arf Marathon includes four events: the 13.1 mile race, a relay for teams of up to 4 people, a 1K and 2K junior race and a 13.1 mile walk. It packs a punch in terms of the course (Milton Road anyone?), local support which is second to none and the big city centre finish in front of cheering crowds. 

Participants face two big climbs up Anchor Road and ‘Heartbreak Hill’ (Milton Road), the latter well named due to the vertical gradient which can almost bring you to your knees! Spectators encourage everyone up each painful step of the way to the top where they catch their breath ahead of the last mile and a half to the finish. A bespoke medal and goody bag will be waiting for every finisher.  

This is a popular, iconic and community-minded event which attracts people from across the country. Be part of the experience.  

Details about the launch are available on the event Facebook page and people are asked to let the organisers know if they are coming along.    

Image courtesy of Bryan Dale (Race Photos).