Trailfest - Cannock Chase Forest

Cannock, United Kingdom • 13 Sep 2025

TrailFest - Cannock Chase Forest is a multi-distance day of trail running at Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire (WS15 2UA). It offers four distances: 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 50K for all abilities. The course is a hilly forest tour starting at the rifle-range cadet hut, with fire roads and tight single-track, no road crossings.

It’s heavily marked and promises spectacular views and forest escapism. Based at the Tackeroo campsite with free competitor parking nearby. Generous cut-offs, cupless water policy, distance-specific mandatory kit, Altra shoe demos, and a charity option for Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.

Medals for all finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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