Cannock Chase Running Festival October 2026

Name: Cannock Chase Running Festival October 2026
Start: 2026-10-10T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-10T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ, UK

Sun, Oct 11, 2026

Birches Valley, Rugeley

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Cannock Chase Running Festival October 2026

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£10 - £34

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About

Trail in and around the charming woodlands of Cannock Chase Forest in this incredible running festival brought to you by RunThrough. Come for the scenic greenery or for your bespoke finisher's medal.

Junior Race, Half Marathon, 10k, and 1 more

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Sun, Oct 11, 2026

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Rugeley, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ, UK

Start times

Sunday, Oct 11, 2026

Junior Race: 12:00 AMHalf Marathon: 9:30 AM10k: 10:00 AM5k: 10:10 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Cannock Chase Running Festival October 2026

5km

£28

10k

10km

£32

Half Marathon

13.1mi

£34

Junior Race

1km

£10

Route information

A unique and picturesque mass-participation half marathon, 10k and 5k race around Cannock Chase Forest.”

Course Maps

Half Marathon

10k

Junior Race

What's included

Finisher's medal
Timed results
Free race photos
Post-race goodies
Course marshals

How to get there

Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ, UK

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Parking

Parking will be available on site and can be paid for on the day of the event. Full details, including pricing, location and payment instructions, will be provided in the Pre-Event Race Guide.

By Train

The closest train station to Cannock Chase Forest is Rugeley Town, which is located at 2.7 miles away. If you are travelling by train, and travel light, you could jog to the start line to warm up.

Event day logistics

09:30 am - Half Marathon starts

10:00 am - 10k starts

10:10 am - 5k starts

12:00 pm - Junior Race

12:30 pm - Race Ends

*Please arrive at least 45-60 minutes before the start of your race to allow plenty of time to park, register, collect your race pack, attach your race number, drop your bag, and warm up.

MINIMUM AGES

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5k - 11 and older
10k - 15 and older
Half Marathon - 17 and older
Junior Race - Under 11

RESULTS

Results will be available here immediately after the race.

PICTURES

We will have an official photographer at the event, please check out our photos page after the race.

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FAQs

Where can I find results for the Cannock Chase Running Festival?

You can find your results on the RunThrough results page after the race.

Is there somewhere safe I can leave my bag for the Cannock Chase Running Festival?

Yes, there is a secure area where you can leave your baggage. Please try to bring as little with you only essentials for the race.

Where can I find the event photographs from the Cannock Chase Running Festival?

Photographs will be uploaded to the RunThrough Facebook page after the event.

Will there be somewhere for me to park at the Cannock Chase Running Festival?

There will be free parking available at the concert site. Please do note that if you wish to stay at the forest after the event, you must move your car to the main venue car park.