Alsager Town Council has announced road closures for next year's Alsager 5 road race giving residents the chance to have a look at the proposals.

Alsager 5 is the first road race of the season for the North Staffordshire Road Runners Association (NSRRA) and next year takes place on Sunday. 1 February.

The race started in 1985 and was called the Butters 5 but is now called Alsager 5 and is always held on the first Sunday in February.

Below are the proposed closures for the Alsager 5 Mile:

PIKEMERE ROAD, ALSAGER

For its full extent

HASSALL ROAD, ALSAGER

From the junction of Pikemere Road to the junction of Dunnocksfold Road,

UNNOCKSFOLD ROAD, ALSAGER

For its full extent

CLOSE LANE, ALSAGER

For its full extent

CREWE ROAD, ALSAGER

From the junction of Close Lane to the junction of The Avenue.

THE AVENUE, ALSAGER

For its full extent

SANDBACH ROAD NORTH, ALSAGER

From the junction of The Avenue to the junction of Pikemere Road

CHURCH ROAD, ALSAGER

From the junction of Dunnocksfold Road to the junction of Lodge Road

LODGE ROAD, ALSAGER

For its full extent

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Alsager Town Council said the closure is necessary for the Alsager 5 Mile to take place safely and will take place between 10.15 am and 12.15 on Sunday 1 February 2026.

"If you have any enquiries relating to the works please contact [email protected]," said Alsager Town Council.

The race stills starts and finishes in Pikemere Road - a five minute walk from Alsager Leisure Centre. The number of entries has grown and grown and there is now a 1,000 limit.

This race not only attracts local runners but also runners from outside the area, many travelling far and wide to take part.

An Alsager 5 spokesperson said previously: "We rely on the goodwill of residents and businesses to put on a local community event that encourages good health and wellbeing.

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