The Potters 'Arf is back for its 20th anniversary this weekend with hundreds of Stokies set to take to the streets for the 13.1 mile route.

The walking race will start at 8:30am on Sunday 28 September with the main run starting at 10am alongside the Sir Stanley Matthews statue on Upper Market Square in Hanley.

The first road closures will begin as early as 5am lasting until as late as 4pm but most will reopen between 11am-1pm.

A spokesperson for the city council said: "Please be aware that a number of road closures will be in place across Stoke-on-Trent to ensure a safe race for all.

"If you're travelling around the city, please plan your journey accordingly and allow for extra time."

The approximate times for Potters 'Arf road closures - 28 September 2025

• Tontine Street, Percy Road, Parliament Row, Upper Market Square will close at 5am and reopen at midday.
• Huntbach Street, Town Road will close at 5am and reopen at 4pm.  
• Lichfield Street, Victoria Road will close at 9am and reopen at 10:45am.
• King Street will close at 9am and reopen at 11am.
• Anchor Road, Dividy Road will close at 9am and reopen at 11:15am. 
• Ubberley Road, Beverley Drive, Malthouse Road, Maychurch Road will close at 9am and reopen at midday. 
• Fellbrook Lane, Abbey Lane, Abbey Road, Baddeley Green Lane, Leek Road will close at 9am and reopen at 12:15pm. 
• Leek New Road, Leonard Avenue will close at 9am and reopen at 12:45pm.
• Berwick Road, Milton Road, Sneyd Street will close at 9am and reopen at 1pm.
• Town Road, Union Street, Stafford Street will close at 9am and reopen at 1:30pm.

On Sunday the walk and walk relay will start at 8:30am, the Potters 'arf Marathon at 10am followed by the junior 2k starting at 10:15am and the junior 1k at 10:30am. They will all start on Upper Market Square in Hanley.