Overview

• HS Sport and Stoke-on-Trent City Council said the participant fell ill after crossing the finish and later died, offering condolences and asking for the family's privacy.
• The 13.1-mile event marked its 20th edition on Sunday, starting and finishing in Hanley and drawing a large turnout from across the country.
• Jordan Thomas won the men's race in just over one hour and ten minutes, while Emma Taylor took the women's title for the fourth consecutive year.
• The course featured the challenging Heartbreak Hill section, with extensive road closures, on-course marshals, and water stations supporting runners.
• Organisers highlighted the event’s strong community support and noted more than 2,500 entrants took part last year with expectations for higher entries in 2025.