Trentham Running Club Dave Clarke 5K

Trentham Rugby Club hosts a local club race that feels practical, friendly, and runner-led. The route is multi-terrain, mixing paths, pavement, canal towpath, and grass fields. Road shoes might work, but you will notice the changes underfoot. Race HQ provides practical amenities: parking, a bar, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a friendly atmosphere. On the course, the appeal is in the variety: hard surfaces, towpath rhythm, then grass before the finish. The club is also "leading the green revolution locally," with optional paid medals to "save on excess waste," paper cups, "zero plastic bottles for water," recycling bins, and encouragement to car-share or bring a bottle for refilling. It is chip timed, finishers receive a digital certificate, and the low-waste setup gives the race a distinctive, community-minded edge.