Nestled north of Birmingham, Cannock Chase Forest awaits runners and ruck enthusiasts for an unforgettable adventure. This sprawling woodland offers miles of trails, paths, fire roads, and dense woodlands, making it ideal for trail running and challenging terrain exploration. The event features a unique blend of solo runs and RUCK RUNS, with the latter kicking off at 9:30 AM. Participants can choose between a scenic 5km or a more demanding 10km route while carrying their own pack—men will carry a 10kg load, women a 7kg one. These packs must be brought to registration for verification. The ruck run finishers are rewarded with exclusive Wild Hybrid merchandise and products from the event sponsors, adding an extra layer of excitement to this already thrilling experience. Located in Rugeley within Cannock Chase Forest (postcode WS15 2UQ), the venue is easily accessible via Google Maps or through its What3Words address: bugs.helpful.desiring. Parking will be available for a nominal fee of £5 per vehicle, ensuring easy access to this natural wonderland. Competitors will receive their start times one week prior to the event via email and can expect to run anytime between 8 AM and 5 PM on race day. The entire course is equipped with live chip timing provided by Timing Up North, guaranteeing accurate and timely results for all participants. Upon crossing the finish line, runners are not only greeted with a sense of accomplishment but also receive unique Wild Hybrid merchandise from their sponsors as part of their prize package. Additionally, top performers in each standard category will be awarded prizes to celebrate their achievements throughout the challenging race. For those interested in capturing memories beyond just running through this beautiful forest setting, photography services will be available post-event courtesy of our event partners.
Races Offered
10KM RUCK RUN
Sep 19, 2026
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10K
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£30.00
5KM RUCK RUN
Sep 19, 2026
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5K
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21 days remaining
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£25.00
WILD HYBRID SOLO
Sep 19, 2026
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WILD HYBRID SOLO
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21 days remaining
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£60.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Rugeley.
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10.7° / 18.1°
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8.1° / 15.7°
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Avg sunshine hours
7h 34m
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Avg rainfall
4.0 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
14.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (3.5)
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Humidity
82.1%
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Sunrise
06:41
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Sunset
19:20
About Rugeley
Learn more about the host city, Rugeley.
Rugeley is a market town and civil parish in the Cannock Chase District, in Staffordshire, England. It lies on the north-eastern edge of Cannock Chase next to the River Trent; it is eight miles north of Lichfield, 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Stafford, five miles (8 km) northeast of Hednesford and 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Uttoxeter. At the 2021 Census, the population was 26,156.