Cannock Chase Running Festival Half Marathon
Rugeley, United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026
Event overview
The Cannock Chase Running Festival is scheduled for Sunday 19 April 2026 at Birches Valley, Cannock Chase Forest, Rugeley WS15 2UQ. The event supports Midlands Air Ambulance and is also listed as supporting Newlife. The event village and start/finish area will be at the concert field on the Forestry England site.
Distances and entries
- Half Marathon - £32
- 10K - £30
- 5K - £28
- Junior Race - £10
Entries include a themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results and post-race goodies.
Course and logistics
Routes run on undulating forest trails with sections of dirt, gravel and tarmac. Each kilometre or mile is marked with distance flags or signposts and marshals are present on the course. The venue is within the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is described as being about 20 miles from central Birmingham and just outside Stafford, with access by car. The event will feature an event village with food and drink options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.