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Cannock Chase Forest

Rugeley, United Kingdom • 8 Feb 2026

Event overview

The Cannock Chase Forest race, organised by Nice Work, takes place on 8 February 2026 at Cannock Chase, Penkridge Bank Road, Rugeley WS15 2UA. The event offers four distances on forest paths and trails. The course is described as undulating with some hills. Detailed route maps and GPX files are available.

  • 20 Mile
  • 15 Mile
  • 10 Mile
  • 5 Mile

Practical information

Entry prices are listed from £23 to £33. On-the-day entry fees are also published and may be higher. Age minimums on race day are: 18 and over for the 20 Mile and 15 Mile, 17 and over for the 10 Mile, and 15 and over for the 5 Mile. The event includes a bespoke medal, free photographs, trophies and prizes for leading runners, and free parking. Race HQ and the start are located just off Penkridge Bank Road with parking onsite at Takeroo; the HQ is not at the Main Go Ape Visitor Centre. Rugeley Town train station is about 2.7 miles from the start location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Rugeley

Race information

Registration
20 mi
20 Mile
15 mi
15 Mile
10 mi
10 Mile
5 mi
5 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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