Cannock Chase Trig Points

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.

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.

1. 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)
7. Finish - Milford Common (975 210)

Start - 11.00 to east of Dora Rose nursing home, Milford Common, 10 minutes’ walk from registration - do not park here please.

Emergency Contacts - 07974 089335 or 07539 251510

Please note the following:

•  Water provided only at the finish.
• Si Timing will be used and runners will be allocated “dibbers” to be collected at registration
• 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.
• 2 minute time out both ways at Moors Gorse to allow for safe road crossing.

 POST RACE REFRESHMENTS and time to socialise will be provided, at no charge, at the Cricket Club.
Changing and showers may be available dependent on risk assessment at the time