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Chase Running Festival Half Marathon

Rugeley, United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026

Cannock Chase Running Festival April 2026 : event details

The Cannock Chase Running Festival takes place on Sunday 19th April 2026 at Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ (Concert Field, Cannock Chase Forest). The event is organised by RunThrough UK and is held in support of Midlands Air Ambulance. Distances offered include a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a junior race.

Course, entries and what is included

The routes run through forest trails, gravel paths and stretches of tarmac and are described as undulating. Entries include chip-timed results, a unique themed medal, free race photos and post-race goodies. Course wayfinding includes mile signs and marshals; an event village offers food and drink options and partner freebies. A RunThrough Kit technical T-shirt is available as an optional extra for an additional £12 (retail value £22).

Distances and sample entry prices

  • Half Marathon - standard entry shown at £30
  • 10K - standard entry shown at £28
  • 5K - standard entry shown at £26
  • Junior Race - standard entry shown at £10

Additional options listed in the entry information include t-shirt-inclusive entries and a group booking package (6 places) priced at £140. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Rugeley

Race information

Registration
21 km
Half Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon Inc T-Shirt (+ £12)
10 km
10k Inc T-Shirt (+£12)
10 km
10k
5 km
5k Inc T-Shirt (+£12)
5 km
Junior Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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