Cannock Chase Forest 5 Mile

Timetable

• 07:30 | Race HQ and registration opens
• 08:50 | Race Director's briefing on the start line
• 09:00 | Race start (all distances)

Shoe type

Trail shoes, if you have them.

Event HQ

Cannock Chase
Penkridge Bank Road
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 2UA
UK

Race HQ

Located just off Penkridge Bank Road, within Cannock Chase. Please note that the race HQ is not located at the Main Go Ape Visitor Centre.

Parking

The race is best accessed by car and there will be parking on site at Takeroo. Please follow signs to the designated car park.

By train

Rugeley Town is the closest train station to the start location, situated 2.7 miles away. Those travelling by train could use this distance as a warm up for their race.

Overview

This race follows the demanding but delightful trails and footpaths within Cannock Chase Forest, and includes a few steep but satisfying inclines. Those completing the 5 mile race is one lap. The route will be quiet and with no vehicle traffic; it's racing at its best!

Map

This event is doing its best to work sustainably to ensure that the carbon footprint of the race is kept as low as possible.

To help reduce the carbon footprint of this race, runners are encouraged to bring their own camel packs or reusable cups for this race. The teams at the water stations will be happy to fill any receptacle that you might bring with you so that you stay hydrated and racing fit! If you are able to car share, then this would be wonderful.

Prizes

• Bespoke medal for all finishers
• Trophy with e-certificates & £5 voucher prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female winners
• E-certificates and £5 voucher prize for 1st male junior & female junior

Entry fees

A fantastic environment and great place for a challenging race. The medal looked amazing, a sign was blown down at one point which caused a 400 detour and the water station was set up in a poor place but I think over all a great event that I will sure to race again if it comes up. Richard C

Stunning location, super tough trails, gorgeous medal afterwards. Abi N

Great race with many ups, downs and a few flats. Well organised and lots of update emails right up to the race date. Post race updates on times and photographs (which were free) were very quick and best in age group reward sent next day. Walk to start was clear with Marshall’s everywhere. Marshall’s and direction signs throughout route. Really nothing at all to moan about. Alan B

Excellent race if you love a few hills. Well organised, super friendly staff and marshalls. Emma H

Loads of friendly marshalls, good briefing, good signage, guided to parking spot! Love my medal, really enjoyed the run- wish I’d done 15m 😊 Jill B

Really enjoyed the event Marshalls we're fantastic I am not normally a trail runner but that was good practice for my ultra and marathon I am doing it was a bit of a challenge at times keeping upright because of the mud but it wouldn't be much of challenge if it wasn't love the first 2 miles of every lap as you could run flat out to make up lost time on the other 3 miles of the lap. Louise G

Staff and volunteers were very friendly, fantastic course very clearly marked out. Richard S

Absolutely fantastic event with seamless organisation! Simon T

Great course, well organised and the marshals were AMAZING!!!!!!! Thank you and well done to all who offered encouraging words and helped make this event so special! Emerson M

My first event with you guys ( 20 mile) well marked out on route, brilliant marshalls plenty loos! Flawless Thank you. Sue C

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