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Wild Hybrid Birmingham

Name: Wild Hybrid Birmingham
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: Cannock Chase Forest

Cannock Chase Forest, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2026

Wild Hybrid Birmingham - Cannock Chase Forest Solos

Wild Hybrid presents a hybrid fitness event at Cannock Chase Forest, Rugeley, WS15 2UQ on 19 September 2026. The event combines trail running with functional fitness stations located among the trees close to the venue centre and parking.

The venue offers trails, paths, fire roads and woodland used for the trail-running element. Live chip timing is provided by Timing Up North. Routes are to be confirmed.

Ruck run entries require competitors to bring their own pack; packs are weighed at registration. Recommended pack weights stated by the organiser are 10 kg for men and 7 kg for women.

Distances and entry prices:

5 km ruck run : pack required; entry price £25
10 km ruck run : pack required; entry price £30
Wild Hybrid solo entry : entry price £60

All ruck run finishers receive Wild Hybrid merchandise and products from event sponsors. Prizes are awarded for first to third positions in each standard category. Parking for competitors is expected to be around £5. Photography from the event can be purchased from the event partners after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Cannock Chase Forest

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

10km Ruck Run

5 km

5km Ruck Run

Wild Hybrid Solo

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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