Join us for early summer racing delights and race between the trees at Cannock Chase Forest! It's time to treat yourself!

This is a Nice Work race.
This means that this is an original Nice Work race, fully hosted and organised by us.

Event Overview:
Traditionally taking place during in the autumn, this hugely popular race is enjoying a rebirth as a summer race, so that you take advantage of dappled sunlight and summer breezes and you chase between the trees.

In spite of being a challenging course, it's open to runners of all abilities, from novices to experienced athletes and it's perfect for ongoing training schedules. Set against the backdrop of stunning woodland and gaining in popularity year on year, this race is a firm favourite on the racing calendar. And, let's not forget the wonderful support of our volunteer marshals there to help guide you through the course and cheer you across the finish line!

Course Details:
The course uses the paths, trails and bridleways within Cannock Chase. The half marathon is a challenging two laps of their course map whilst the 10k is a single lap of theirs. It starts and finishes close to Penkridge Road Car Park and should remain relatively quiet with no vehicle traffic. However, there will likely be other forest users and bicycles crossing the race route and runners should race with care throughout the event.

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. 

Route Map:
You can view the route maps below. You'll be able to download the route in different formats including GPX.
Half Marathon
10k

Our thanks to...
Forestry England for their continued support.
For over 100 years, we have been growing, shaping and caring for over 1,500 of our nation’s forests for the benefit and enjoyment of all, for this generation and the next. You can find out more about the forests they protect and their amazing work at... https://www.forestryengland.uk/we-are-for

Available Races/Distances:
Half Marathon / 10k

Prizes:
Bespoke medal for all finishers.
Trophy with e-certificate & £5 voucher prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female winners (both distances)
E-certificate and £5 voucher prize for 1st male & female age group categories (Half Marathon only)
E-certificate and £5 voucher prize for 1st male junior & female junior (both distances)
Team prizes on offer! - First male and female team - 3 to score and must be in club kit (Half Marathon only)

On-the-day Entry Fees (subject to availability only):
Half Marathon: £35.00
10k: £30.00

Previous Reviews:
Don't take our word for it! Find out what our runners say about Porsche Wolverhampton Cannock Chase Forest HM & 10k.
You can view previous reviews... here!
Current reviews can be viewed... here!

A note on racing sustainably:
We are doing our best to work sustainably and to ensure that the carbon footprint of our races is kept as low as possible. We are always working on new initiatives and you can read more about these...  here!

A note on headphones:
Due to new UKA rules that came into force on 01 April 2024, in the ear and over the ear headphones are no longer permitted at running events unless otherwise stated. Bone conducting headphones are permitted however, if you do choose to wear bone conducting headphones, then we ask that you have the volume turned down low enough to hear the marshal instructions.

Event information will be sent to all registered entrants prior to race-day.