Expected July 2027
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Join the Rasselbock Marathon or Half Marathon in summer for another successful year in the stunning home grounds of Sherwood Pines. It's an incredible day in the forest as runners from all walks of life are invited to hit their goals, whether it's your first-ever marathon, trying for a new PB, or just wanting to be in the forest with friends. The event features a full finish line with music and an MC, plus a vibrant event village with local food and drinks vendors.
Stunning Sherwood Pines forest setting
Mixed-terrain looped route
Frequent, well-stocked checkpoints
Pacers for both half and full marathon distances
Very generous cut-off times
Start / Finish
Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe, Mansfield
Sherwood Pines, same location as start with finish line in event village
Getting There
Race Day
Recovery
What you get
Chip timing
Tree planting for every entry
Plastic removal from waterways
CO2 emissions offset for the day
E-goody bag instead of physical goody bag
1kg of ocean-bound plastic recycled per entry
Transfer back to the event village from certain points on the route if you cannot continue.
Amazing support from the Rasselbock Family throughout the whole day!
On the day
Toilets
Bag drop
Food vendors
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Water on course
Before you enter
Other questions
The terrain is mixed with forest paths, compact fire roads, and some sand. The route is very achievable in road shoes, but trail shoes are also usable on the route.
Yes, entry into the Event Village is free for spectators. The village includes bag drop, information tent, medic area, local food vendors, bar, local running businesses, games area, music, and an MC calling runners over the line.
The event uses fully recyclable and biodegradable packaging, plants trees for every person who signs up, and funds plastic removal from the world's waterways. Your entry includes 1kg of ocean-bound plastic recycled, your CO2 emissions for the day offset, and an e-goody bag instead of a physical one.
The event village includes bag drop, information tent, medic area, local food vendors, bar, local running businesses, games area, missing children's point, space to relax, music playing throughout the day, and an MC calling runners over the line.
Yes, according to reviews the course has directional signs everywhere with no chance of getting lost. The event is described as super organized with marshals everywhere.
Entry fee
Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.Mansfield, United Kingdom
Expected July 2027
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