Cannock Chase Running Festival
From RunThrough Events
- Date Sun 12th October 2025
- Time 09:30
- Location Rugeley, Staffordshire
- Price £12.00 - £142.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor experience at the Cannock Chase Running Festival, hosted by RunThrough Events on Sunday, October 12, 2025! Located in the picturesque Cannock Chase Forest in Rugeley, Staffordshire, this event promises a fun and challenging day for runners of all levels. Participants can look forward to a variety of race distances, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
As you navigate the undulating trails comprised of dirt, gravel, and tarmac, you'll enjoy accurately marked mile markers and enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on every step of the way. With convenient access just 20 miles from central Birmingham, this festival is a must-attend for both local and visiting runners. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a themed medal, receive chip-timed results, enjoy free official race photos, and indulge in water and post-race goodies at the vibrant event village. Join us for an unforgettable day of running and community spirit at Cannock Chase!
As you navigate the undulating trails comprised of dirt, gravel, and tarmac, you'll enjoy accurately marked mile markers and enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on every step of the way. With convenient access just 20 miles from central Birmingham, this festival is a must-attend for both local and visiting runners. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a themed medal, receive chip-timed results, enjoy free official race photos, and indulge in water and post-race goodies at the vibrant event village. Join us for an unforgettable day of running and community spirit at Cannock Chase!
Cannock Chase Running Festival
Sun 12th October 2025
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE CANNOCK CHASE RUNNING FESTIVAL!
SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2024
These undulating trails take you running through the stunning Cannock Chase Forest. The race is run on a mix of surfaces including dirt trails, gravel and tarmac. Each mile is accurately marked out with signposts and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and encourage you on your way to the finish.
This event will be held at Cannock Chase Forest which is within the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
With this event being only 20 miles from central Birmingham and just outside Stafford, it is easily accessible by car.
This epic venue will host the 2022 Commonwealth Games mountain biking at the Forestry England site! As well as this, our Event village including the start and finish lines will be positioned at the concert site, which has previously hosted George Ezra, Jools Holland and Tom Jones!
Included in your entry fee:
– Themed medal,
– Chip timed results
– Free official photos,
– Water and post-race goodies!
SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2024
These undulating trails take you running through the stunning Cannock Chase Forest. The race is run on a mix of surfaces including dirt trails, gravel and tarmac. Each mile is accurately marked out with signposts and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and encourage you on your way to the finish.
This event will be held at Cannock Chase Forest which is within the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
With this event being only 20 miles from central Birmingham and just outside Stafford, it is easily accessible by car.
This epic venue will host the 2022 Commonwealth Games mountain biking at the Forestry England site! As well as this, our Event village including the start and finish lines will be positioned at the concert site, which has previously hosted George Ezra, Jools Holland and Tom Jones!
Included in your entry fee:
– Themed medal,
– Chip timed results
– Free official photos,
– Water and post-race goodies!
Races
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5k
£28.00
CLOSED -
10k
£30.00
CLOSED -
Half Marathon
£32.00
CLOSED -
Junior Race
£12.00
CLOSED -
Group Booking (6 Entries))
£142.00 per
CLOSEDTeam 6
Course Details
We will have a lead bike and marshals all around the course as well as mile & km signs and arrows. The course is one lap for the 5k, 2 laps for the 10k and 4 laps for the Half Marathon.
This undulating course is on high quality trail paths.
There WILL be pedestrians on the course, so please be aware of this. We have marshals around the course and signs but this is not a road race, you have to pay very close attention to where you are going. We recommend you do not use earphones and you need to be aware of your surroundings.
Reviews
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4.3
9 reviews
Really didnt enjoy this race. The route itself is not the problem. Its a good, and slightly challenging course. However I did this race last year where we had free parking. This year we had to pay £11 for parking and took 35 minutes to get off the car park. And as I was there for so long, at the barriers they requested £4 more! The run though was the worse part. The way the 10k runners are released into the path of the half marathon needs to be addressed. I had so many arguments with people trying to get through everyone on such a narrow path. And on the blind corners, I ran into a guy and knocked him to the floor as the general public got in the way too much. Won't do this race next year. Such a shame
I really loved the 10k course around the trails of Cannock Chase, shame that I probably won’t do it again (see below). Fair to say it’s an undulating course on trails, which can be a bit narrow at times (on some out and back sections) and one particularly vicious hill at the 4km / 9km point.
A well organised event with good facilities for participants and spectators alike. Only downsides are the extortionate parking charge, and chaotic pay as you leave system. No discount on the visitor centre parking charges for runners or supporters. £11.50 for just over 2 hours is an absolute disgrace. Many people will have run this or the half marathon for charity, and have had to pay huge parking fees themselves. The least the Cannock Chase Visitor Centre should have done is offer a substantial discount to parking on the day. This exploitative rip off would be enough for me to give this event a miss in future.
The run was great fun, this was my second year doing the 10km and I really enjoyed it. The Marshalls, volunteers and organizers were fantastic. However, it took us 1 hour and 20 minutes to get out of the car park this was absolutely ridiculous there was no staff helping, two members of the public were great and finally got the traffic sort of moving if it wasn't for them we'd still be stuck there now. It was complete chaos and really put it downer on the event.
Really good intro to Trail running - this was my first non road run.
I have plenty of experience running half marathons but this was a completely different experience.
I found it challenging at times but great fun.
I am a nature lover so this suited me perfectly and it was very well organised so I didn’t feel stressed at the start trying to get my number.
However please be aware that dogs are allowed to be walked throughout the course though as it always takes place on a Sunday and the half marathon starts at 9am, most of the dog walkers don’t became apparent until well into the run.
I was initially worried about doing the 10k as Cannock Chase is notoriously hilly. However, the route was absolutely gorgeous and though undulating, not at all the big hills I was expecting. The way they mapped the route was great and the organisation and team were just so wonderful abd supportive. Event Village was large and toilets onside too. Another great event!!
Location
WS15 2UQ Birches Valley, Rugeley, United Kingdom
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