Cannock Chase Forest 20, 15, 10 & 5 Mile

Race Location
Cannock Chase, Penkridge Bank Road, Rugeley, WS15 2UA

Race HQ
The Race HQ will be located by the start line at Wood Road Car Park and will be signposted from Tackeroo which is approximately a five minute walk away. Please follow signage on arrival.

Timings on race day
Race HQ & Registration opens: 07:30
Race Director's Briefing on the start line: 08:50
Race Start (all distances): 09:00

Bag Drop
You are welcome to leave your bag at the unmanned baggage drop at Race HQ, however, this is done at your own risk and discretion. The team will not handle your bags and you will be responsible for labelling them clearly.

Facilities
Unfortunately, there are no changing facilities available at this site so we recommend arriving ready to run!

Parking
Parking can be found at Tackeroo. However, it's worth noting that the start is a 5-10 minute walk from Tackeroo. We encourage the use of car sharing to reduce the carbon footprint of the race and the impact on other forest users. Please follow marshal instructions signage to the race start. 

Toilets
There will be portable toilets available at Race HQ. Please note, there will be no toilets available on the course. 

Headphones
Only bone conducting headphones are permitted at this event.

The start & finish
All distances start and finish in the same location and this is within the Race HQ.

About the course
The 5 mile course follows paths, trails and bridleways within Cannock Chase. The course is a challenging route and the terrain is likely to be uneven; please keep an eye out for protruding tree roots and slippery surfaces especially if the weather has been wet leading up to race day. The route will be quiet and with no vehicle traffic.

Those completing the 20 mile distance will run four laps, 15 mile, three laps and 10 mile two laps.

Other forest users and running in the forest
Please be aware that you are sharing the paths and trails with other walkers, runners and horses, many of whom live locally. We ask that you race with care and remain courteous at all times.

Recommended Kit & Footwear
We recommend trail shoes for this event, if you have them. Please keep an eye on the forecast and dress appropriately for the conditions, bringing a spare set of clothes (and socks!) if needed. 

Litter
Please do NOT drop litter. Bins will be provided, so please dispose of any litter correctly or take it home with you.

Water Stations
There will be a water station at approximately 3 miles and at the finish line which will be passed on each lap depending on the distance entered.
Whilst we will ensure that our water station is well supplied, runners should ensure they are fully hydrated and also consider carrying their own water.

Going Green
To help reduce the carbon footprint of this race, we would like to encourage all our runners to bring their own camel packs or reusable cups for this race. Our 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!

Your route & marshals...
Your course will be clearly marked using large route arrows and directional cones, as well as being marshalled throughout. Please listen and obey all marshal instructions given. There will be a sweep marshal which will follow the last runner to make sure that no one is left on the route. All marshals will remain in place until stood down by the sweep marshal.

Spectators
We always welcome anyone that would like to cheer on our runners and join the good spirit of the race by lending their encouragement and support.

Medals & Prizes
There will be a bespoke medal awarded to all finishers of the 20, 15, 10 & 5 mile and prizes as stated on the website. Weather permitting, the presentation will take place approximately 45 - 60 minutes after the first runner has crossed the finish line and when all the prize winners have arrived home.

Please listen for announcements from your Race Director.

Results
Live and provisional results will be available on the Nice Work website asap after the race. If you have any questions regarding the live results, please ensure that you have emailed this through to us by midday on the following Thursday. Any changes submitted after this time will not be included in the final results.