Local community supports 20th Potters 'Arf Marathon in Stoke-on-Trent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:49 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
More than 2,000 runners participated in the 20th Potters 'Arf Marathon in Stoke-on-Trent on October 4, 2026. The event featured support from local spectators, who lined the streets to cheer participants. Former Stoke City manager Lou Macari and Olympic long jumper Jazmin Sawyers helped start the race. Many runners, including Matthew Knight, ran in memory of loved ones, showcasing the event's community spirit. The marathon aimed to highlight the city, with hopes that it would attract more visitors to Hanley.
- •The marathon started and finished in Hanley.
- •Lou Macari and Jazmin Sawyers started the race.
- •Runners participated to honor various causes.
- •Spectator support was significantly praised by participants.
- •The local turnout was described as amazing and organized.
- 1:49 PMYahoo Sports — Praise for specatators at city's half marathon
"Crowds turned out to cheer on 2,000 runners on the route through the city.
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