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.

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NSRRA Official Store

If you would like to purchase a vest, click on the link HERE.

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EVENT	DATE	LINK
NSRRA Renewal	2022	FR Systems paper copy
NSRRA New Entrant	2022	FR Systems paper copy
Race 1 Alsager 5	Sunday 6th February	Book It Zone FR Systems
Race 2 Rugeley 10	Sunday 20th February	JC Race Solutions
Race 3 Knighton 20	Sunday 13th March	AV Timing Book It Zone

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Race 20: Meerbrook 15k
Date: 20th November 2021
Time: 10:00am

Set in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands with views over the Cheshire plain,

The Meerbrook 15km is a challenging race with a good field every year.
Location: Meerbrook Village Hall, near Leek, Staffordshire.

This years finisher’s memento is a a technical t-shirt in sizes Ladies S, S, M, L, XL, XXL

In addition to the actual race, this year we are offering you numerous other options to earn the famous Meerbrook t-shirt:
– Virtual 15km: Single Run/Walk
– Virtual 15km: Multiple Runs/Walks
– Virtual 5km

Notes:
Prizes to first 3, all age groups and first team.
Facilities include indoor hall, bag drop, first aid, toilets and refreshments.
In the event of race cancellation due to Covid, the event will either be re-arranged or turned virtual.
You will be required to estimate your time, in case of wave starts.
Collect race number on the day.
Virtual Race Period 18th – 23rd November.
To obtain NSRRA points, must run the actual 15km race.

Meerbrook 15km:  £18.00 Affiliated, £20.00 Unafilliated (+£1.90 Admin Fee)
Virtual 15km: £12.00 (+£1.50 Admin Fee)
Virtual 5km: £9.00 (+£1.50 Admin Fee)

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If you enter on line –

PLEASE WRITE YOUR NSRRA NUMBER ON

Example: Click on – Sportsoft – BookitZone.com

NSRRA AGM 2021

All members are entitled to and are welcome to attend this meeting.

The meeting will be held on Thursday 9th December starting at 7:30PM at Florence Sports and Social Club in Lightwood. The postcode is ST3 4JS. N.B. This is the same venue as that of our annual presentation evening (bar available).

The agenda can be found HERE.

NSRRA Newsletter November 2021

Click HERE.

NSRRA Awards Presentation 2021

Well done to all our award winners. HERE is the list.
Also, a big thank you to Mick Hall and Bryan Dale for taking the photos.
Photos can be found on their websites by clicking their names above.

Race 20: Meerbrook 15k – Race Summary

The last race in this years programme the Meerbrook 15k saw great weather and a classy field as the event was hosting an Inter Area match. Taking in the challenging climb of Gun Hill runners were rewarded at the top with fabulous views of the Staffordshire Moorlands.

First home was Daniel Connolly from Telford AC and running for Shropshire and Sophie Birtles from Shropshire Shufflers and also running for Shropshire.

First home for NSRRA were Carl Moulton and Kelly Butler.

The 2021 Season – Groups

Click HERE to a list of all the groups.

Blast From The Past with Bryan Dale

Click HERE to see race photos for the Stone St. Michael’s 10k 2014 Race

A running blog from a newbie about the 2020 season

My first year in the NSRRA by Simon Clarke, click HERE to read it.

NSRRA are strongly advising that runners do not wear headphones. 

This can be dangerous as you cannot hear marshalls instructions.  With most courses not closed to traffic you need to hear what is going on around you.

You also risk disqualification as some races operate this policy.