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Cannock Chase Running Festival Half Marathon

Rugeley, United Kingdom • 11 Oct 2026

Event details

The Cannock Chase Running Festival takes place on Sunday, 11 October 2026 at Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ. The event is held on the Concert Field in Cannock Chase Forest and is described as an autumn edition on forest trails. The organiser for the event is RunThrough UK.

Distances and entry fees

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

Course and event facilities

The course runs on forest paths, woodland tracks and gravel roads. The event provides accurate mile markers and marshals along the route. There is an event village with food and drink options and post-race goodies provided by partners. The location is listed as Concert Field - Cannock Chase Forest, Birches Valley, Rugeley.

What is included

Entries include a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results and post-race goodies. A Cannock Chase event t-shirt is available at checkout for £15 (retail value £25). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Rugeley

Race information

Website Registration
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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