RunThrough Cannock Chase Running Festival
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Trail in and around the charming woodlands of Cannock Chase Forest in this incredible running festival brought to you by RunThrough. Come for the scenic greenery or for your bespoke finisher's medal.
5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and 2 more
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Sun, 16 Apr 2023
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Rugeley, United Kingdom
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Elevation
5 to 20m elevation gain per km
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Where and when
Location
Cannock Chase Forest - Forestry England, Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ, UK
Start times
Sun, 16 Apr 2023
5k:
9:40am | 10k:
9:30am | Half Marathon:
9:00am | Kids Race:
11:30am | Group of 6:
TBC Races summary
Here's what races are available for RunThrough Cannock Chase Running Festival
5k
5km
£24.00
10k
10km
£24.00
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£28.00
Kids Race
1km
£5.00
Route information
Elevation: Undulating
Terrain: Gravel - Tarmac - Trails
One Laps = 5k
Terrain: Gravel - Tarmac - Trails
One Laps = 5k
This undulating course takes runners in and around the stunning woodland of Cannock Chase Forest. This event venue is unique as it will be host to the 2022 Commonwealth Games mountain biking at the Forestry England site.
Each course will be clearly way-marked with arrows, signs and distance markers. There will also be marshals stationed throughout the course to ensure you run in the correct direction of to cheer you on your way.
Organiser route images
What's included
- Course marshals
- Way-marked route
What's Included
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FInisher's Medal
FInisher's Medal
How to get there
Cannock Chase Forest - Forestry England, Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ, UK
Get full directionsParking
There will be free parking available at the concert site. Please do note that if you wish to stay at the forest after the event, you must move your car to the main venue car park.
By Train
The closest train station to Cannock Chase Forest is Rugeley Town, which is located at 2.7 miles away. If you are travelling by train, and travel light, you could jog to the start line to warm up.
Event day logistics
09:00 Half Marathon starts
09:30 10k starts
09:40 5k starts
12:30 Event ends
*Please arrive at least 45-60 minutes before the start of your race to allow plenty of time to park, register, collect your race pack, attach your race number, drop your bag, and warm up.
Race Pack
Race Packs must be collected on the day of the event, before the start of your race, from registration. Please be aware that you will not receive anything in the post.
Age Requirements
- 5k - 11 and older
- 10k - 15 and older
- Half Marathon - 17 and older
Bag Drop
There will be a secure area where bags can be left, though it is recommended that you bring as little baggage as possible. Your bag tag is attached to your race number which you can tear off and attach to your bag.
Refreshments
There will be water stations at the 5k point of the race and at the finish where flapjacks and bananas will be waiting for finishers.
Race Rules
It is not recommended that you wear headphones during the race so you stay alert to what is going on around you and hear the encouragement from marshals and spectators. There will also be pedestrians on the paths you'll be running who you'll need to be aware of.
On-Site Facilities
There will be portable toilets available at the event village for use.
Race Results
Your race timings will be published on RunThrough results page after the race.
RunThrough
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FAQs
Where can I find results for the Cannock Chase Running Festival?
You can find your results on the RunThrough results page after the race.
Is there somewhere safe I can leave my bag for the Cannock Chase Running Festival?
Yes, there is a secure area where you can leave your baggage. Please try to bring as little with you only essentials for the race.
Where can I find the event photographs from the Cannock Chase Running Festival?
Photographs will be uploaded to the RunThrough Facebook page after the event.
Will there be somewhere for me to park at the Cannock Chase Running Festival?
There will be free parking available at the concert site. Please do note that if you wish to stay at the forest after the event, you must move your car to the main venue car park.
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