Summer Series

Summer Series

1. The new race at Ilam is definitely NOT a fell race. The 2-lap 5.8 mile circuit is mainly contained within the parkland grounds of Ilam Hall, with a short section on quiet lane and back across fields, and does NOT include any really tough/daunting (long and steep) climbs.

2. The nominated pub for a drink afterwards is Ye Olde Crown Hotel, on the A523 Leek Road in Waterhouses ST10 3HL (they have been tipped off to expect us).

3. A reminder that the National Trust has kindly agreed to waive their normal £3.50 per car parking fee for our race; however, in return we are inviting donations for the National Trust and there will be a collecting box on the registration desk.

4. Please remember we have been granted after hours access to use this historic heritage site, so please respect it and do not climb (or allow your children to climb!) on walls, structures etc; please also respect the "keep off the grass" signs in the formal Italian Garden/terraces. Many thanks. 

 

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Welcome to the website of Staffordshire Moorlands AC

So, where do we start? We have juniors, seniors and vets: complete novices and experienced competitors, park runners and ultra beasts.so, in short, we have something for everyone. 
We meet, we run, we put on races, we socialise, we enter races as part of our own individual training plans but we like to participate in team events. We have an active fell section, plenty of road runners and people who are just happy to be out there doing a bit. Mainly we just like to run, anywhere and anytime you like. 
Our training activities consist of 'Track Tuesday' at Birchall athletics track from 5.30 and 'Team Thursday' that runs at 6.30pm most weeks.

We also have Sunday social runs organised informally race dependant.

There is the Brough Park running club who run every Saturday morning at 9am and have training runs on Wednesday's from April to October - (broughparkrunningclub.co.uk) 

If you are interested in our history click here - heritage - but what we really want you to do is come out with us !

For Junior details see our Junior page

How to join SMAC

We welcome runners of all abilities and interests. We also welcome volunteers, who may like to help out with coaching and putting on races. Full support will be provided. Please visit our Membership pages for more details.

Coaching Sessions

If you are a member of Staffs Moorlands A.C. you are eligible to train at any of the organised sessions which are all run by England Athletics Qualified Coaches. Tuesday Night Birchall Track, Leek. 5.20pm Junior session, 6.30pm Seniors. See our Coaching pages for more details.

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Our Races

SMAC is famous for putting on a series of races during the summer months and also a pre-Christmas event. Please follow the links to our Summer Series and Christmas Cracker race pages.

Kit

Kit can be ordered via email from here: kitmanager@staffsmoorlands-ac.co.uk . There are more details on our Kit page. Kit is generally ordered on demand and there may be a lead time. You must wear club kit for team events.

Get In Touch

We'd love to hear from you. Our Contact pages have a variety of ways in which you can contact us.

Our Teams

Here at SMAC we have teams for the Juniors, Men and Ladies. There is also an active Veterans Team and a Fell Running Team. Please use the 'Teams' menu (found under the 'Run With Us' menu) to find more information.