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Jordan Thomas and Emma Taylor Win 20th Potters 'Arf as Thousands Turn Out in Stoke-on-Trent

Organisers credited the race's hilly challenge with drawing entrants from across the country.

Overview

  • Jordan Thomas won the men's race in a time just over one hour and 10 minutes, while Emma Taylor secured a fourth consecutive women's title.
  • The 13.1-mile route started and finished in Hanley and features the notorious Heartbreak Hill section.
  • Sunday's program began with the walk and relay at 8:30am, followed by the main start at 10:00am and junior races at 10:15am and 10:30am.
  • Road closures began at 5am under council safety plans, with final reopenings expected by 4pm across key city routes.
  • Marshals and water stations supported hundreds of runners raising money for charities, and organisers anticipated exceeding last year’s 2,500 participants as thousands lined the course.