Cannock Chase Running Festival

Location: Cannock Chase Forest – Forestry England, Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ, UK

Website: runforcharity.com/midlands-air-ambulance-charity/cannock-chase-running-festival

Date and time: Apr 13, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2025

Contact: Zoe Maxfield (zoe.maxfield@midlandsairambulance.com)

We are the headline sponsors of next years Cannock Chase Running Festival!
Location: Cannock Chase Forest – Forestry England, Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ, UK

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Route information
Elevation: Undulating

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.

How to get there:

Cannock Chase Forest – Forestry England, Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ, UK

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Parking

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.