Entries open for the 2012 Hanley Economic Building Society Potters ‘Arf Marathon to be staged in Stoke-on-Trent in June this weekend. To celebrate, a launch event is being held in the Potteries Shopping Centre on Saturday 21st January from 9am on the Upper Mall. The event will see local running star Michelle Ross-Cope on hand to offer running tips and The Hanley Building Society will be providing half price entries to the first 100 runners.

“Last year saw race entries top 200 on launch day, I advise people to get there early to take advantage of our half price entry fees. It’s also always a pleasure to have such an outstanding runner like Michelle on hand to offer words of encouragement to the runners.” commented David Lownds, Senior Manager at The Hanley.