Date: 6th Dec 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM
Closes In: 233 days 5 hours
Open to entrants aged 15 and over on 06/12/2025
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Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ
Next Race: 06/12/2025
Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ
Grab those elf shoes and put your legs to the test in this beautifully scenic but challenging festive run
Sunday 06 December, 09:30
Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire
10k, 5k & Junior Run
Undulating Forest Trail
Overview
Join us for a delightful seasonal dash through the beautiful forest at Cannock Chase where you can take to the trail and wend your way through the trees, celebrating the great outdoors and the arrival of the festive season in one, perfect event. Don't forget..! Seasonal fancy dress is most welcome. So, get those Santa hats at the ready folks!
Route Information
Undulating forest trail with some challenges.
View and download detailed route maps (including GPX files):
Race Highlights
• Stunning & undulating forest trails with picturesque scenery
• Ideal for ongoing training plans
• Friendly, festive atmosphere
What’s Included
• Bespoke medal
• Free photographs
• Trophies & prizes for leading runners
• Prize for best dressed runner in festive fancy dress!
• Reduced parking charges for runners
On-the-Day Entry Fee (subject to availability)
• 10k: £30
• 5k: £25
• Junior Run: £7
Event information will be sent out to all registered entrants prior to race day
Date: 6th Dec 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM
Closes In: 233 days 5 hours
Open to entrants aged 15 and over on 06/12/2025
Date: 6th Dec 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM
Closes In: 233 days 5 hours
Open to entrants aged 11 and over on 06/12/2025
Date: 6th Dec 2025 | Time: 09:30 AM
Closes In: 233 days 5 hours
RACE HQ: Cannock Chase Visitors Centre
Race Start/Finish: Located near the Birches Valley Forest Centre & Go Ape.
By Car:
The Visitor Centre is located around 3 miles from Hednesford, near Cannock. Leave the M6 at junction 12 and follow signs for Cannock, then take the A460 to Hednesford. The Visitor Centre is on Marquis Drive, off the Brindley Heath Road. There is some parking available at the visitor centre. The parking charge is £3.50 but this allows you to park onsite for the whole day.
By Train:
The nearest railway station is Hednesford, which is 3.6 miles away.
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