Cannock Chase Trigs

• Race Date/Time: Sunday, 11 January 2026 11:00 am
• Race Status: Confirmed
• Race Organiser: Mercia - Bob Dredge
• Race Registration Location: Milford Hall Cricket Club on A519 near Brook Lane, Brocton, Stafford, ST17 0UL. GR973204 on OS127
• Race Entry Type: Pre-register Only
• Race Entry Fee (£'s): £13 for FRA members, £15 otherwise
• Race Total Ascent (metres): 540m
• Race Distance (km): 26.5km
• Race Category: CL

Notes:

Adidas/TERREX Trig Points Race

Set against the rugged beauty of Staffordshire’s trails, the Cannock Chase Trig Running Race is a true off-road challenge for runners who thrive on elevation, endurance, and adventure. The course winds through forest single track, sandy climbs, and open heathland, rewarding every ascent with panoramic views from the trig point at the top. It’s a race that demands strength and rewards spirit — whether you’re pushing the pace at the front or digging deep for the finish, this is trail running at its purest. You’ll need to self-navigate the course, visiting five checkpoints in order before returning to the finish at Milford Common. Speed, sharp navigation, and smart route choices are key to mastering this classic event.

Course & Checkpoints

All runners must visit the following checkpoints, in order, taking their chosen routes. (A race-specific map can be purchased through the SI Entries process, and a copy is available on this site.)

• Start Milford Common(GR 975 210)
• 2. Rifle Range (995 180)
• 3. Moors Gorse (025 151)
• 4. Castle Ring (043 128)
• 5. Moors Gorse (025 151)
• 6. Glacial Boulder (980 181)
• Finish Milford Common (975 210)

NB: Report to registration (after finishing or retiring) to download time taken and return dibber.
There will be a charge of £40 for any dibber lost or not returned on the day.

ENTRY

Pre entry only by Friday 9th January, will be through the SI entry system - here
Fees are £13 for FRA members or £15 for non-FRA.
Entries open 1 November, limit 160 competitors

CAR PARK and REGISTRATION

Location: Milford Hall Cricket Club, Main Road, Milford, ST17 0UL.
Registration: from 09.30 and closes at 10.30 prompt.
Race briefing: at 10.55 at the start.
START: to east of Dora Rose nursing home, Milford Common (10 minutes’ walk from registration)
* Do not park here please.

Important Information

• There will be no drinks provided at the Moors Gorse check point.
• SI timing will be used and runners will be allocated “dibbers” to be collected at registration – lost/unreturned dibbers will incur a £40 charge.
• FRA mandatory kit: full waterproof body cover, hat, gloves, map, whistle and compass must be worn or carried. There will be checks and “no kit, no go” strictly imposed.
• 2 minute time-out both ways at Moors Gorse to allow for safe road crossing.
• Results will be posted on the Mercia web site within 24 hours.
• Toilets will be available at both the Cricket Club and Milford Common.
• Adidas TERREX and Run & Ride (Milford) are kindly sponsoring the 2026 race with category and spot prizes.

Post-Race

Join us back at the Cricket Club for free refreshments and a chance to socialise. Changing rooms and showers (male and female) will be available.

Contacts

Race Organiser: Bob Dredge - bob_dredge@hotmail.com, 07974 089335
EMERGENCY CONTACTS: 07974 089335 or 07539 251510

Records

Male: R. Little 1:39:32 2011
Female: K Bailey 1:58:27 2011