DNF Hits the Trails: Our First Ever Group Run at Cannock Chase
On Saturday 23rd August 2025, we’ll be holding the first ever DNF group run — and you’re invited.
This one’s not about pace.
Not about medals.
Not about chasing KOMs.
It’s about grit.
It’s about showing up.
And it’s about doing the miles that most people would skip.
The Route
We’ll be hitting a 12-mile (20km) loop through Cannock Chase, one of the most scenic trail spots in the UK.
📈 Elevation: 1,700ft
📍 Surface: Trails, climbs, roots, views
⏱ Pace: Steady and social — no runner left behind
It’s the perfect route if you’re:
- Getting into trail running and want to test the legs
- Prepping for your first ultra or building mileage
- Just keen to meet others who don’t quit when it gets hard
What to Expect
This isn’t your typical run club meet-up.
No race vibes. No pressure. Just a group of runners fuelled by stubbornness, caffeine, and that voice in your head that says “keep going.”
We’ll laugh. We’ll hurt. And we’ll get it done.
There’ll be a few of us from the DNF crew there to lead the pace, chat, and make sure no one gets lost in the woods — unless it’s on purpose.
How to Join
If this sounds like a bit of you, here’s what to do:
- Join the DNF Strava Club → https://strava.app.link/ATzpKsn8zVb
- Mark yourself as attending on the event
- Show up on the day with trail shoes, water, and grit
This is the first of many runs we’ll be holding across the UK — all about community, consistency, and proving to yourself that you can do hard things.
We’re not building a run club.
We’re building a movement.
Still in the fight.
— Team DNF