Cannock Chase Running Festival Half Marathon
Rugeley, United Kingdom • 11 Oct 2026
Cannock Chase Running Festival Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Junior Race
The Cannock Chase Running Festival takes place on 11 October 2026 at Birches Valley, Rugeley, on the trails of Cannock Chase Forest. The event offers several race distances and a junior race.
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Junior Race
Races run along forest paths, woodland tracks and gravel roads with accurate mile markers. The course is marked with trail flags and A5 arrows, and marshals are positioned to guide and encourage participants. A well-serviced event village provides food and drink options and free goodies from event partners.
Entry benefits listed by the organiser include a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results and post race goodies. An event t-shirt is available at more than 30 percent off when purchased as part of the entry; the t-shirt offer is provided in partnership with RT Kit as part of an effort to manage event costs and raise awareness of the product.
The organiser states that sustainability is a growing focus for their events. Registered participants receive a confirmation email and further information is sent closer to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.