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Runthrough Cannock Chase Running Festival

Rugeley, United Kingdom • 12 Oct 2025

The RunThrough Cannock Chase Running Festival, held on October 12, 2025, takes place at Forest Lodge, Birches Valley, within the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Stafford and Birmingham. The event offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, a half marathon, and a junior race, with courses featuring undulating trails on mixed surfaces such as dirt, gravel, and tarmac. The half marathon consists of four laps plus a mini lap, while the 5K and 10K are one and two laps respectively. Participants enjoy chip timing, themed medals, free photos, water stations, and post-race goodies. The festival supports Newlife, a charity for disabled children, and emphasizes sustainability and quality race apparel options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Rugeley

Race information

Registration
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Junior Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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