Spring Treble dates: 13th, 20th and 27th April, 2023
STONE MASTER MARATHONERS SPRING TREBLE – THE HISTORY
First held over fifteen years ago, the races are run over three consecutive Thursday evenings in April with the advantage of the lighter nights of the Spring Equinox getting us off the winter roads into Staffordshire’s beautiful countryside. Each event is based on a tough, hilly course of around five miles and gives runners an early indication of their current form and fitness for the forthcoming season.
Our Spring Treble series of trail races has become a firm favourite with runners of all abilities and is dedicated to the memory of our late member, David Upton, who instigated the series and was Race Director for many years.
Hanchurch is the location for the first race of the series, a tough single lap of Swynnerton Old Park. In 2023 this course will be replaced by a race around Milford Common.
And the challenge is back! For 2022 we returned to Kibblestone for the second race, three laps of the steep ascents and descents of the Scout Camp, loved and hated in equal measures for the experience which is unique to our Club.
The final event is at the very popular venue of the National Trust holdings at Barlaston Downs, with prizes for the fastest first mile, and the punishing uphill finish to the welcome sight of Oulton Cricket Club for the award presentation and an enjoyable pint (or two!)
Stone MM extend a warm welcome to all our fellow runners whether club members or unattached, a convivial atmosphere is guaranteed. We look forward to your company!
Race Details
An off road race series held over three consecutive weeks in April taking in local courses with a few hills. You’re welcome to join us for the full series or individual races. Each race is approximately 5 miles.
Affiliated £10 per race or £25 for all three. Unattached £12 or £31. Entries on the day £2 extra. If you can’t make all the races, you can sign up individually for each race below and there will be entries on the day:
13th April – ‘Milford Mayhem’ – A race around the lovely Cannock Chase with a couple of ‘challenging’ hills to keep everybody entertained.
20th April – ‘Kibblestone Klamber’ – benefitting from the usual top-notch Stone MM organisation, we returned to Kibblestone in 2019. An undulating, off roader at Kibblestone International Scout Camp, Kibblestone Road, Stone ST15 8UJ.
27th April – ‘Barlaston Ups and Downs’ – starting from Oulton Cricket Club (ST15 8US), good section of road then around the National Trust Downs Banks. Prize for first Male/Female on the first mile – a downhill sprint!
Spring Treble Overall Timing Results 2019
Bryan Dale Race Photos
Mick Hall Photos
2016 Spring Treble feedback:
Dear Stone Master Marathoners
Last Thursday I ran in your Milford Common run. It was very well organised, had a lovely atmosphere and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
I love running and enter races now and again and appreciate all the efforts seen and unseen that go into organising these events.
Kind regards
