38th Trig Points Race
| FRA Member | £13.00 | |
| Non Member | £15.50 |
To enter you must first Log In or Register your Details with SiEntries.
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 singletrack, sandy climbs, and open heathland, rewarding every ascent with panoramic views from the trig points at the top.You’ll need to self-navigate the course, visiting five checkpoints in order before returning to the finish at Milford Common.
Course & Checkpoints: All runners must visit the following checkpoints, in order, taking their chosen routes. (A race-specific map can be purchased through the SiEntries process , and a copy will be available on the Mercia website.)
- Start - Milford Common (GR 975 210)
- Rifle Range (995 180)
- Moors Gorse (025 151)Cut off Time-NOTE -see early start option below-this will still apply at 70 minutes.
4. Castle Ring (043 128)
5.Moors Gorse (025 151)
6.Glacial Boulder (980 181)
Finish - Milford Common (975 210)
Report to registration after finishing to download your time and return your dibber.
Entry - Pre entry only by Monday 4th January 2027, limit 175 competitors. Further details and updates: Mercia Website where a downloadable event map is available.
Car Park and Registration - Milford Hall Cricket Club, Main Road, Milford, ST17 0UL or hard standing opposite if available.
Registration: 09:30 –10:30 (prompt)
Race Briefing: at the start
Start: TAKE NOTE-We are able to offer the option of an early start to accomodate the less fast of you.I kindly ask anyone who thinks they will take over 3hrs to use this option.Depending on your previous times you may be allocated to the early start.
All others-11.00 to east of Dora Rose nursing home, Milford Common, 10 minutes’ walk from registration - do not park here please.
Important Information
- No drinks provided at Moors Gorse checkpoint.
- Si Timing will be used – lost/unreturned dibbers incur a £40 charge.
- FRA Mandatory Kit: waterproof body cover (top & trousers), hat, gloves, map, compass, whistle – No kit, no go.
- 2-minute time-out both ways at Moors Gorse for safe road crossing.
- NOTE 70 minute cut off point on outward leg at Moors Gorse, anyone exceeding this is required to not proceed to Castle Ring but return to Milford and download at the cricket club.
- Results updated frequently on race day and on the Mercia website.
- Toilets available at both the Cricket Club and Milford Common.
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 – [email protected] | 07974 089335
Emergency Contacts: 07974 089335 / 07539 251510
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View the Event Cancellation / Refund Policy.
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