Organiser

Name in calendar Bob Dredge
Address 4 Walton Lane, Brocton, Stafford, ST17 0TT
Email bob_dredge@hotmail.com (Home), bob_dredge@hotmail.com (Calendar)
Phone 07974 089335 (Mobile)

Cannock Chase Trig Points

Race nameCannock Chase Trig Points
Part of event
Distance27km/16.8mi
Climb500m/1640ft
CategoryCL
Safety categoriesSER/PM/LK/NS: Significant experience required, Partially marked, Local knowledge beneficial, Navigational skills required
Male Record2025 T. Beasley 01:34.34
Female Record2011 K. Bailey 01:58:27
DateSun, 11 Jan 2026
Start time11.00 AM
Early starts
Has time cutoffs?Yes
Entry fee£13 FRA/WFRA members £15.50 others. Limit 160. No EOD.
Teams
Extra detailsRegistration 09.30 - 10-30 at Milford Hall Cricket Club on A519, ST17 0UL.
Website description<p>Approximately 26.5k with 540 metres of climb ( FRA category CL) - mainly on tracks and paths but some open terrain (depending on route choice). There will be a compulsory retirement cut off at Moors Gorse at 65 minutes on the outward leg and runners not meeting this will be required to not proceed to Castle Ring but return to the finish.</p><p>All runners must visit the following check points taking their chosen routes (Note a race specific map can be purchased through Si Entries and a copy will be on the Mercia website). Runners will be required to NOT ENTER out of bounds areas stipulated by land owners. These will be shown at race registration and in advance on web site.</p><ol><li>Start - Milford Common (GR 975 210)</li><li>Rifle Range (995 180)</li><li>Moors Gorse (025 151)</li><li>Castle Ring (043 128)</li><li>Moors Gorse (025 151)</li><li>Glacial Boulder (980 181)</li><li>Finish - Milford Common (975 210)</li></ol><p><strong>Start</strong> - 11.00 to east of Dora Rose nursing home, Milford Common, 10 minutes’ walk from registration - <strong>do not park here please</strong>.<br><br><strong>Emergency Contacts</strong> - 07974 089335 or 07539 251510<br><br><strong>Please note the following:</strong></p><ul><li>&nbsp;Water provided only at the finish.</li><li>Si Timing will be used and runners will be allocated “dibbers” to be collected at registration</li><li>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” imposed.</li><li>2 minute time out both ways at Moors Gorse to allow for safe road crossing.</li><li style="line-height:24px;"><strong style="font-family:ubuntumedium, sans-serif;font-weight:normal;">NOTE</strong> 65 minute cut off point on outward leg at Moorse Gorse, anyone exceeding this is required to not proceed to Castle Ring but return to Milford and download at the cricket club.<br>&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;POST RACE REFRESHMENTS and time to socialise will be provided, at no charge, at the Cricket Club.<br>Changing and showers may be available dependent on risk assessment at the time</p>
Age limitOver 18
Junior races
Links Entry: https://www.sientries.co.uk

website: https://merciafr.club/races/cannock-chase-trigs/

Venue addressMilford Common, Milford, Stafford, ST17 0UL. Grid ref: 975210
Locationgenius.shifters.device (52.788527,-2.048284)
Insured byFRA
Calendar entry
Sun 11 Cannock Chase Trig Points (*) CL 27km/16.8mi 500m/1640ft SER/PM/LK/NS
Details: 11.00 AM £13 FRA/WFRA members £15.50 others. Limit 160. No EOD.
Venue: Milford Common, Milford, Stafford, ST17 0UL. Grid ref: 975210 Registration 09.30 - 10-30 at Milford Hall Cricket Club on A519, ST17 0UL.
Age limit: Over 18
Records: T. Beasley 01:34.34 2025 K. Bailey 01:58:27 2011
Organiser: Bob Dredge 07974 089335 bob_dredge@hotmail.com https://merciafr.club/races/cannock-chase-trigs/