Yabba Dabba Doo

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  • Date Sun 20th September 2026
  • Time 09:00
  • Location The Visitor Centre, Chasewater Country Park, Pool Lane, Burntwood, Staffs, WS8 7NL
  • Price £28.01 - £45.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for a vibrant day of fun and fitness at the 8th Yabba Dabba Doo Fun Run, taking place on Sunday, September 20th, 2026, at the picturesque Chasewater Country Park in Walsall, West Midlands. Organised by How Hard Can it be Events, this exciting event offers a range of race distances to suit all abilities, including 5K (ish), 10K (ish), Half Marathon, and Marathon options. Participants will enjoy a unique multi-lap experience around the beautiful reservoir, with a flat and fast course that is perfect for both seasoned runners and those looking to challenge themselves.

Prepare for a day filled with energy and excitement as you tackle as many 5K laps as you desire, supported by well-stocked aid stations to keep you fueled throughout the race. Every finisher will proudly receive a Yabba Dabba Doo medal as a memento of their achievement. Embrace the spirit of fun by donning your best fancy dress, and make it a family day out with Chasewater's facilities, including a café, children’s park, and stunning views. Plus, there's plenty to do after the run, with water sports and a steam train on site. Don't

Yabba Dabba Doo

Sun 20th September 2026

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Organiser's Description

It's time to have some fun...
Choice of 5K (ish), 10K (ish), Half Marathon and Marthon distances.

Come and join us for the 8th Yabba Dabba Doo fun run at Chase Water Country Park. This multi lap event is great for people aiming to increase their distance and runners will complete as many 5K laps as they wish around the beautiful reservoir. The route is signed and the course is flat, fast, and hard underfoot with a mixture of hard stone, and pathways.

There will also be aid stations full of lots of goodies to keep you going and each finisher will receive a Yabba Dabba doo medal. Fancy dress is highly encouraged!

We will have use of Chasewaters facilities which include a cafe/toilets / Children’s park as well as the stunning views in the park. Want to make a day of it after the run, there are also water sports and steam train on site.

Race HQ - The Visitor Centre, Chasewater Country Park, Pool Lane, Burntwood, Staffs, WS8 7NL

Races

  • 10K-Ish

    Sun 20th September 2026 (09:00)

    £32.25

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  • 5K-Ish

    Sun 20th September 2026 (09:00)

    £28.01

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  • Half Marathon

    Sun 20th September 2026 (09:00)

    £38.62

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  • Marathon

    Sun 20th September 2026 (09:00)

    £45.00

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    Booking for more than 1?

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Walsall, West Midlands

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