The Track at Northwood

Run Where Champions Train.

A national-standard athletics venue in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, with an 8-lane track, full field facilities and a 750-seat grandstand. Open to everyone, from age 4.

8Lane national-standard track
750Seat grandstand
3,000+Outdoor event capacity
£5Casual use, any age from 4

— Track & Field

National Athletics Standard Facilities

Everything you need for track and field, from sprints and hurdles to jumps and throws, all on one site.

  • 8Lane athletics track
  • 1Steeplechase water jump
  • 4Long jump pits
  • 2High jump beds
  • 1Pole vault bed
  • 2Throwing cages for discus and hammer
  • 2Shot put circles
  • ✓Full set of hurdles
Lane lines curving around the bend of the Northwood track
8 lanes
The track and infield seen from the grandstand seats
Blue and yellow relay markings on a lane line
An athlete doing high-knee drills on the track
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5pm–8pm

The track isn't available for public use at these times, as it's hired by City of Stoke Athletics Club. It's open as usual the rest of the week.

Aerial view of Northwood Stadium: the track, grandstand, sports hall and pitches

— Built for Big Days

A Proper Stadium Setting

From county championships to school finals, our grandstand and facilities are ready for spectated events of every size.

  • 750seat grandstand
  • 3,000+outdoor event capacity
  • Changing rooms and toilets in the stand
Hire the Track for Your Event

— Use the Track

Open to Everyone, From Age 4

You don't need to be in a club to run here. Whether you're training for a race, getting back into running or bringing the kids down for a few laps, the track is open to anyone aged 4 and up.

Pay as you go, or take out a membership and train as often as you like.

Runners of all ages warming up together on the Northwood track

Casual Use

Turn up and run

£5

per visit

  • No membership needed
  • Any age from 4
  • Run at your own pace
Get a Day Pass
A large group of Track Social runners in front of the grandstand
Last Monday of every month · 6:30–8:30pm · Free

Our free monthly community running event. A guest running club leads the session, with music, food and a social afterwards. All abilities welcome.

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Ready to Run?

Join online today, or call us and we'll help you get started.