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Chase Running Festival Half Marathon

Rugeley, United Kingdom • 11 Oct 2026

Event overview

The Cannock Chase Running Festival takes place on Sunday, 11 October 2026 at Birches Valley, Cannock Chase Forest, Rugeley WS15 2UQ, UK. The event is organised by RunThrough UK and uses the Concert Field as the event location. Distances offered include:

  • Half Marathon
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • Junior Race
  • Group booking (6 places)

Entries, course and included services

Entry prices listed for the event are: 5K £28, 10K £30, Half Marathon £32, Junior Race £10, and Group Booking (6 places) £140. 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.

The route runs on forest paths, woodland tracks and gravel roads within Cannock Chase Forest. The course features mile markers, marshals and an event village with food and drink options provided by partners. The organiser also notes work on sustainability measures for events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Rugeley

Race information

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