Cannock Chase Running Festival Half Marathon

Rugeley, United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026

Event details

The Cannock Chase Running Festival takes place on Sunday 19 April 2026 at Concert Field, Cannock Chase Forest, Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ. The event supports Midlands Air Ambulance. Entry fees listed in the race summary vary by distance and category.

  • Half Marathon - £32
  • 10K - £30
  • 5K - £28
  • Junior Race - £10

Ticket prices on the page show a general range of £10 to £44 and the event listing noted recent bookings.

Course and event services

Routes run on undulating forest trails, gravel paths and stretches of tarmac. Each kilometre is marked with distance flags and marshals will guide and cheer on course. Entries include a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results and post-race goodies. An event village is planned with food and drink options and partner freebies. A race t-shirt is available at a discount when added at checkout through the listed kit partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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