NSRRA 2024 Race 13: Trentham 10k starting in…
NSRRA
Celebrating 50 years of NSRRA we wanted to say thank you. So what are we doing?
The Newsletter due out at the end of May / early June will be a special edition to include the history of NSRRA.
When Ken put a post out saying what races had disappeared that seemed to attract lots of attention was the Track 10 Mile so we are bringing it back for a one-off special probably at the end of July.
There are 50th anniversary T-shirts and Hoodies to purchase and the images and links to the shop are further below and here is the part we think you will all enjoy.
Everyone who is a member of NSRRA before 5PM on 12th April will receive free of charge a specially commissioned Moorland Pottery Mug..
Here is the Moorland Pottery Mug that every member is receiving as a thank you.
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.
| EVENT | DATE | LINK |
| NSRRA Renewal | 2024 | FR Systems Paper Copy |
| NSRRA New Entrant | 2024 | FR Systems Paper Copy |
| Race 13 Trentham 10k | Sunday 4th August 9:30AM | AV Timing |
| Reserve Race 2 Dave Clarke 5k | Thursday 15th August 7:15PM | AV Timing |
| Race 14 Stone 5 | Wednesday 21st August 7:00PM | AV Timing BookItZone |
| Race 15 South Cheshire 20 | Sunday 1st September 9:30AM | AV Timings |
| Race 16 Newcastle 10K | Sunday 8th September 10:00AM | njuko |
| Race 17 Congleton half | Sunday 6th October 9:30AM | AV Timings |
| Race 19 Flying Fox 10 | Sunday 3rd November 10:30AM | AV Timing |
Race Number 13
Trentham 10k
Date:
Thursday
15th August
Start Time:
7:15PM
Trentham Running club bring you the glorious Trentham 10k, starting and finishing in the Wedgwood Estate.
Trentham 10k Prizes include:
1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female finishers, age, and team categories. 1st Mens Team (4 to count) and 1st Ladies Team (3 to count).
All finishers will receive a certificate, and the event will be chip timed.
Trentham Running Club is proud to be leading the green revolution locally, and you can now choose whether or not you want to pay for a medal for this race.
Please collect your medal at the registration desk on race day!
We will be using paper cups and zero plastic bottles for water, and bananas, as always, will be provided for all runners. We encourage runners to car-share, bring their own water
bottles for refilling and where possible to leave the disposable plastics at home!!
See you on August 4th!
Race Number Reserve 2
Dave Clarke 5k
Date:
Sunday
4th August
Start Time:
9:30AM
Trent
A multi-terrain course with a mix of paths, pavement, canal towpath and grass fields with facilities at the Race HQ including car park, bar, toilets, showers, changing rooms and a
great friendly atmosphere.
Race Address:
Trentham Rugby Club,
New Inn Lane,
Trentham,
ST4 8BE
Dave Clarke 5k Prizes include:
1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female finishers, age, and team categories 1st Mens Team (4 to count) and 1st Ladies Team (3 to count).
Trentham Running Club is proud to continue leading the green revolution locally, and we will once again allow you to choose whether or not you want to pay for a medal for this race.
Please collect your pre-ordered medal at the end of the race.
We will be using paper cups and zero plastic bottles for waters. We encourage runners to car-share, bring their own water bottles for refilling and where possible to leave the disposable plastics at home!!
NSRRA – Group Winners Mug
Next opportunity to win a Group Winners Mug will be at Meerbrook 15k.
If you enter on line –
PLEASE WRITE YOUR NSRRA NUMBER ON
Example: Click on – Sportsoft – BookitZone.com
Race Summary:
IPSTONES 5ish
Over 200 runners were on the start line for Race Number 12- Ipstones 5ish.
Decent dry weather greeted the runners as they set off on this hilly course.
Race winners and first home for NSRRA were Ross Connor and Georgia Stanfield of Trentham Running Club.
Well done to everyone who ran, that is a tough hill to finish on..
See you all at Trentham 10k.
Thank you to Bryan Dale for the photos.
Our NSRRA Ambassadors
2024 Fixture List
| Race No | Race Name | Date | Start Time |
4th | AM | ||
24th | AM | ||
31st | AM | ||
7th | AM | ||
28th | AM | ||
8th | PM | ||
2nd | AM | ||
9th | AM | ||
23rd | AM | ||
30th | AM | ||
7th | AM | ||
17th | PM | ||
21st | AM | ||
| 13 | Trentham 10k | Aug 4th | 9:30 AM |
| R2 | Dave Clarke 5k | Aug 15th | 7:15 PM |
| 14 | Stone 5 Mile | Aug 21st | 7:00 PM |
| 15 | South Cheshire 20 Mile | Sept 1st | 9:30 AM |
| 16 | Newcastle 10k | Sept 8th | 10:00 AM |
| 17 | Congleton Half | Oct 6th | 9:30 AM |
| 18 | Werrington 10k | Oct 13th | 10:30 AM |
| 19 | Flying Fox 10 Mile | Nov 3rd | 10:30 AM |
| 20 | Cheddleton 10k | Nov 30th | 2:00 PM |
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 2024 – Groups
The 2024 NSRRA groups can be found be click HERE.
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 2023
Improve your chances of hitting a marathon goal
Here is an article from John Danahay with tips for marathon preparation. Click HERE.