Cannock Chase Running Festival October 2026

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Birches Valley, Rugeley
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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.
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Junior Race, Half Marathon, 10k, and 1 more
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Calendar
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
5k
Distance
5km
£28
10k
Distance
10km
£32
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1mi
£34
Junior Race
Distance
1km
£10

Route information

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

  • Finisher's medal
  • Timed results
  • Free race photos
  • Post-race goodies
  • Course marshals
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How to get there

Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ, UK
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Parking
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.
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
Make sure to tag us in any pictures or videos that you post and the best ones will be featured on our pages!
  • 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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