Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon
Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!
4 races
Event overview
Join the Rasselbock Marathon or Half Marathon in summer for another successful year, in the stunning home grounds of Sherwood Pines.
Itβs sure to be an incredible day in the forest as runners from all walks of life are invited to hit their goals. Be it your first-ever marathon, trying for a new PB, or just wanting to be in the forest with friends, this event has you covered.
There will be a full finish line with music and an MC to help cheer you on before you get to relax in the event village, where youβll find local food and drinks vendors alongside small local businesses. The event village will be open for the full day and the perfect spot for families and supporters to relax while cheering you on!

Highlights
- Incredible trail challenge in the stunning Sherwood Pines forest
- Gorgeous mixed-terrain looped route
- Ideal first marathon or half marathon
- Perfect Introduction to trail running
- Frequent, well-stocked checkpoints
- Pacers for both distances
- Go for a new trail PB
- Very generous cut off times
- Fun and free Event Village for all
- Entry includes tree planting and plastic removal
- Top runner reviews
- Outstanding ecology programme
Event details
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Families
- Spectators
- Traders at event
Location
- Cafe
- Music
- Paid parking
- Rural
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
Sustainability
- Bring your own cup
- Carbon offset
- Plastic bottle free
- Plastic-free event
- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
- Trees not tees
Races at event
- Sun 12 Jul
- #1 of 4
10:00
Age 17 & over
£41.95
- 13.1 miles trail running + 695 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Jul
- #2 of 4
10:30
Age 18 & over
£51.95
- 26.2 miles trail running + 1384 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Jul
- #3 of 4
10:45
Age 14 & over
£21.95
- 8.5 km trail running + 318 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Jul
- #4 of 4
10:30
Age 18 & over
£67.95
- 50 km trail running + 519 m ascent