Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K
Rugeley, United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025
Event overview
The Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K, 5k & Junior Fun Run is scheduled for 6 December 2025 at Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ in Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. The event is organised by Nice Work and will raise funds for Shelter, a charity supporting people affected by homelessness. Race headquarters is at the Cannock Chase Visitors Centre.
Distances
- 10k, open to entrants aged 15 and over on 06/12/2025
- 5k, open to entrants aged 11 and over on 06/12/2025
- Junior Run
Route and location
The course uses undulating forest trails with some challenges and runs through wooded sections of Cannock Chase. Detailed route maps, including GPX files, are available for download. The start and finish are located near the Birches Valley Forest Centre and Go Ape.
Facilities, inclusions and fees
Included items listed by the organiser are a bespoke medal, free photographs, trophies and prizes for leading runners, a prize for the best dressed runner in festive fancy dress, and reduced parking charges for runners. On-the-day entry fees (subject to availability) are £30 for the 10k, £25 for the 5k and £7 for the junior run. The nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, about 2.1 miles away. Directions by car note Penkridge Bank Road from Rugeley. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.