5 Mile
Sun 9 Feb 2025 Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK

Cannock Chase Forest 20, 15, 10 & 5 Mile | 5 Mile

Join Nice Work for a spellbinding trail race through dappled sunlight at Cannock Chase Forest... it's a going to be a corker!

  • Sun 9 Feb 2025
Cannock Chase, Rugeley

5 Mile

09:00

Age 15 & over

FREE-£25

  • 5 miles trail running

Event overview

This popular race uses the forest paths and trails in and around Cannock Chase Forest.

It is a beautiful and challenging course with some hills, but it's a spectacularly rewarding run and well worth every step! The event welcomes runners of all abilities from novices to experienced athletes and it is the perfect race for spring marathon training.

Previous editions of this race have sold out.

The feedback was that you would like to see more race day options and so, to delight your soul and senses, there are two additional distances for the race day offering.

This race follows the demanding but delightful trails and footpaths within Cannock Chase Forest, and includes a few steep but satisfying inclines.

This event is part of Cannock Chase Forest 20, 15, 10 & 5 Mile.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers

  • Rural

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.

  • 1 lap
  • Hilly
  • Marshals
  • No cut off time
  • No headphones
  • Traffic free
  • Way markers

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

map

Headphones

In the ear and over the ear headphones are not permitted.

Bone conducting headphones are permitted however, you are asked to have the volume turned down low enough to hear the marshal instructions. 

  • Bring your own cup
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

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

  • Certificate
  • Medal
  • Trophy
  • Vouchers

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

  • Age 15 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter on day
  • Enter online

Entry fees

Entry fee

£0.00

Entry fee

£22.00

Entry fee (on the day)

£25.00

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

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