CANNOCK CHASE
5K, 10K & Half Marathon
England’s smallest mainland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Cannock Chase offers a tranquil running experience in the West Midlands.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Stunning Forest Trails
This undulating course takes you on an adventure through the stunning dappled trails of Cannock Chase Forest. Starting just west of the Slitting Mill Waterfall, the trail brings you deep into the heart of the forest, running parallel to the babbling Stony Brook and back up through the event village for another lap! The future home of the 2022 Commonwealth Games mountain biking event, runners will get the chance to explore this wild and stunning track by foot.
Held at Cannock Chase Forest which is within the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there is a 5k, 10k and a half marathon on offer, perfect for novices and seasoned runners alike.
Each mile is accurately marked out with signposts and we have plenty of helpers to keep you going in the right direction and to encourage you on your way to the finish.
With this event being only 20 miles from central Birmingham and just outside Stafford, it is easily accessible by car.
Our Event village including the start and finish lines will be positioned at the concert site, which has previously hosted George Ezra, Jools Holland and Tom Jones!
THE COURSE
All distances will use the same 5km loop. 5K runners will do one loop, 10K runners will do two and Half Marathoners will complete a small out & back before running four loops. The evening races will contain a 10mile event which follows three loops with a mini loop to start. Trail surfaces are hard packed dirt and stone.
Event Details
2023/2024 Dates: 16th Aug 2023 (evening) | 14th April 2024 | 13th October 2024
Start Times: HM @ 9am | 10K @ 9:30am | 5K @ 9:40am
evening races: 10mi @ 18:30pm | 10k @ 19:00pm | 5k @ 19:10pm
Prices: HM = £28 | 10mi = £26 | 10K = £24 | 5K = £24 | Junior = £5
Location: Birches Valley, Cannock WS15 2UQ
Parking: On-site Parking
Recomended Items
Trail running shoes
Hydration pack
Phone/GPS watch
Technical running clothing
Sunglasses
Trail Running Poles
EVENT VILLAGE LOCATION
What You Get
Official Chip Timing
All our events are chip timed, providing accurate results for all runners.
Bespoke Medal
Race finishers will receive a bespoke medal as a memento of their achievement.
Fully Marked Course
All routes will be accurately marked with marshals to help you along the way.
OFFICIAL RACE PHOTOS
Official race photos can be found on our Facebook page.
Baggage Drop
There will be a baggage drop available for runners who need to leave their belongings while they race.
Water Stations
There will be water stations on route. We recommend runners stay hydrated in the lead up to the race.
what is UTmb index ?
A UTMB Index race contributes towards every Finishers UTMB Index in the corresponding category (20K, 50K, 100K or 100M) and gives privileged access to the UTMB World Series Events or Majors.
Ready to start your next adventure?
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