Dirty Dozen Adventure Trail Run
Rugeley, United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026
Event overview
The Scott Sports Dirty Dozen Adventure Trail Run is a trail race held at Tackeroo Campsite, Penkridge Bank, near Rugeley in Staffordshire. The event is in its 13th year and uses off-road trails around Cannock Chase. The main route is a single-lap loop of natural trails, with undulating elevation, climbs and fast descents. The course is fully off-road and includes stone tracks, muddy singletrack and a feature called the "Ditch of Doom" with an alternative dry line. Water is provided at regular intervals along the route.
Distances
- 12 km main trail loop
- ~2.5 km U14 kids course
Practical information
Event categories cover Adults and Juniors (ages 14–49), Vets (50+), and a Kids event for under 14s (age on the day). Parents may run alongside children in the U14 race and all young finishers receive a medal and a small prize. Race numbers are not posted out in advance; sign-on is required on the day. The venue offers on-site parking close to the start/finish, camping facilities, toilets, catering, bag storage and a professional photographer. The course is shaped in a figure-8 around the arena to allow spectators to view multiple points. A Scott Sports shoe demo is planned during the event. Prize presentation is scheduled shortly after the third female finisher; full results and photos are published the Monday after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.