Sun 12 Jul 2026 Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon | The Mini Rasselbock

Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest. Not quite ready to run a half marathon, or want to try your hand at your first trail run? This one's for you.

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  • Sun 12 Jul 2026
Sherwood Pines, Mansfield
The Mini Rasselbock

10:45

Age 14 & over

£21.95

  • 8.5 km trail running + 318 ft ascent

Event overview

Join the Rasselbock Marathon or Half Marathon in summer for another successful year, in the stunning home grounds of Sherwood Pines.

It’s 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 you’ll 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

This event is part of Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event

Route

  • Cut off time
  • First aid
  • Single start
  • Undulating
  • Water stations
  • Way markers
  • GPX available

Location

  • Cafe
  • Music
  • Paid parking
  • Rural
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Map
  • Medal
  • Trophy

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Carbon offset
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Plastic-free event
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy
  • Trees not tees

How to enter

  • Age 14 & over
  • Entries open
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
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£51.95

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£67.95

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