Runthrough Cannock Chase Running Festival
The RunThrough Cannock Chase Running Festival, held on October 12, 2025, takes place at Forest Lodge, Birches Valley, within the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Stafford and Birmingham. The event offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, a half marathon, and a junior race, with courses featuring undulating trails on mixed surfaces such as dirt, gravel, and tarmac. The 5K is one lap, 10K two laps, and the half marathon four laps plus a mini lap.
Participants enjoy chip-timed results, themed medals, free photos, water stations, and post-race goodies. The festival supports Newlife, a charity for disabled children, and emphasizes sustainability and quality race apparel. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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