NSRRA

North Staffordshire Road Runners Association was set up in July 1974 to promote road running in the North Staffordshire region. Members are organised into groups based on ability. There are seven mens and five ladies groups. There are also leagues for different age groups 40 to 44, 45 to 50 etc.

Each year 20 races are chosen to go into the NSRRA programme and the best 12 performances in these races count towards the league competition. In each of the events the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc in each group receives 50, 49, 48, 47 etc points.

You can run as few or as many races as you wish, but normally to be competitive at the top of your group or age group you would need to run 12 races.
Race 18
Apart from memorial awards, you need to have run 6 races to qualify for an award.

Our Champions

HERE is a link to our past and current Champions, going all the way back to the beginnings of NSRRA in 1975.

Reserve Race 2
Dave Clark 5k
Date:
Wednesday 14th August
Start Time:
7:15PM

Join us for our annual 5K race, a multi-terrain course with a mix of paths, pavement, canal towpath and grass fields, taking place on Thursday 14th August 2025, 7.15pm start.

Race HQ is at Trentham Rugby Club, New Inn Lane, Trentham ST4 8BE. Facilities at the Race HQ including car park, bar, toilets, showers, changing rooms and a great friendly atmosphere.

This race is held in memory of one of our founder members Dave Clarke who sadly passed away far too early.

The event will be chip timed.

Race Number 13
Stone 5
Date:
Wednesday 20th August
Start Time:
9:30AM

Race Number 13 Stone 5 Mile. August 20 th 7:00pm.

Race HQ Oulton Cricket Club ST15 8US
Raising money for the Headway North Staffs & UHNM Charity
 
Set in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside, The Stone 5 is a
challenging evening race with a good field every year. 

Free bespoke technical t-shirt to all finishers and a buffet afterwards.

Group Winner Awards 2025

The races where you can be in for a chance of winning a Group Winner Award are:
Uttoxeter Half
Westbridge 5
Trentham 10k
South Cheshire 20

If you enter on line –

PLEASE WRITE YOUR NSRRA NUMBER ON

Example: Click on – Sportsoft – BookitZone.com

NSRRA Presentation Evening 2025:

HERE is the link to the Presentation Evening photos.

Many thanks to Mick Statham for the photos.

Race Summary:
Trentham 10k

A bit of a damp one for Race Number 12 in our series – Trentham 10k hosted by Trentham Running Club. A tough first half with lots of climbing but a much faster second half with a great last mile.

Race winners were Chris Gidlow and Amanda Kelly both of City of Stoke.

First home for NSRRA were Tom Chell of City Of Stoke and Amanda Kelly.

Well done to all finishers and congratulations to our group winners.

Thank you Trentham RC for hosting.

Thank you to Bryan Dale for the photographs.

2025 Fixture List

NSRRA 2025 – Groups

Find out which group you are in by clicking HERE.

Couch to Coached – Podcast

A brand new weekly podcast Couch to Coached with Ben Russell and Rob Sillito. Lots of great local information. Regular updates on Robs progress in his debut season in NSRRA.

See this link for how the website looks. 

https://linktr.ee/couchtocoached

NSRRA Presentation Evening 2024

Well done to all our award winners.
Also, a big thank you to Bryan Dale for taking the photos.
Photos can be found HERE.

Compleat Runners 2024

Improve your chances of hitting a marathon goal

Here is an article from John Danahay with tips for marathon preparation. Click HERE.