Cannock Chase Running Festival Half Marathon
Rugeley, United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026
Cannock Chase Running Festival
The Cannock Chase Running Festival takes place on Sunday 19 April 2026 at Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ in Cannock Chase Forest. The venue lies within the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is described as being about 20 miles from central Birmingham and just outside Stafford. The event includes an event village located at the concert field near the start and finish.
Distances offered include:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Junior Race
The routes run through forest terrain and use a mix of dirt trails, gravel paths and stretches of tarmac. The course is undulating and marked with distance flags and signposts. Event marshals are stationed along the course to guide participants.
Entries include a themed medal, free race photos, chip timed results and post race goodies. Food and drink options are available at the event village. The organiser provides information about sustainability measures and offers an optional event t shirt available at checkout. The festival lists support for Midlands Air Ambulance and Newlife the charity for disabled children, and shows a number of commercial partners involved with the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.