PAU Alsager 5 - Sunday February 2nd - 11 AM
The annual PAU Alsager 5 mile road race takes place on February 2nd 2025 at 11am. We rely on the goodwill of residents and businesses to put on a local community event that encourages good health and wellbeing. A rolling road closure system operates meaning that as soon as the last runner passes through, the road will reopen. The first roads will be closed at 10:50 and the event will be completed by 12:15pm.
Sponsored by PAU
PAU Run and Ride is proud to be the official sponsor of the Alsager 5 race, one of the region's most popular running events. As your local running and cycling specialist, we are dedicated to supporting athletes at every level, from beginners to seasoned competitors and everything in between. With stores based at Trentham Shopping Village, Audlem, and Blakemere Village, we provide premium brands, expert advice, and a welcoming community that shares your passion for fitness. Whether you're preparing for race day or just getting started, PAU Run and Ride has everything you need—from running shoes and apparel to bikes and accessories—to equip and inspire you for every adventure.
Proud to Host
North Staffordshire Road Runners Association
nsrra.org.uk
We are proud to be the 1st race in the NSRRA league
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. You need to have run at least 6 races to qualify for an award.
Testimonials
Gemma Steel
@GemmaSteel4
I have run the race a few times when I was up and coming and it was a brilliant stepping stone for me particularly at the beginning of 2013 when I was coming back from an injury.. In my mind it was always a prestigious race I wanted to win and finally pulled it off that year by 1 sec!.. This gave me huge confidence for the cross country season ahead.. It is and a good grounding for elite club runners wanting to make the step to international level with it being flat and fast honest course.
Fionia Bradley
@stone_mm
Alsager 5 was my first race of this distance so I took the option of a pacer; a couple of miles in I realised what a great course it was for a good time so I decided to speed up. The support was amazing and I was really spurred on with the friendliness (my stripy socks were commented on a lot!) and encouragement. Ended a fantastic race with a dramatic sprint finish and fully intend to return this year and smash my previous time!
Carl Moulton
Boalloy Running Club
Brilliant race to start the year, this flat and fast course gives you a great chance of a PB and it always attracts a very strong field.
Craig Taylor
Trentham Running Club
Fantastic course that was made with pb times in mind! Its flat and fast with fantastic organisation and a top class field to race against. A race you don't want to miss!