Sherwood New Year 10K, 5K & Junior Run
Sun 18 Jan 2026 Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Sherwood New Year 10K, 5K & Junior Run

Get ready, set... and race! Take to the trail on this iconic course through Sherwood Forest and get your New Year off to a flying start.

3 races

  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • #1 of 3
Sherwood Pines, Mansfield

Junior Run

09:30

All ages

£7

  • 1.3 km trail running + 42 ft ascent
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • #2 of 3
Sherwood Pines, Mansfield

5K

10:00

Age 11 & over

£20

  • 5 km trail running + 177 ft ascent
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • #3 of 3
Sherwood Pines, Mansfield

10K

10:00

Age 15 & over

£24

  • 10 km trail running + 387 ft ascent

Event overview

You're invited to join this wonderful forest race to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

If you have a New Year's resolution to get yourself race-fit twirling about your brain, then why not join this event in the picturesque forest of Sherwood Pines? This race has been steadily growing in popularity and, due to overwhelming demand, now offers a junior race edition as well!

Great for seasoned pros or total newbies and the route's gorgeous greenery is sure to motivate any runner to the finish. See you there!

runner

Highlights

  • Stunning forest trails with picturesque scenery
  • Junior race event
  • Friendly atmosphere

  • All fitness levels
  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators

Timetable

  • 08:30 | Race HQ and registration opens
  • 09:30 | Junior Run start
  • 09:50 | Race Director's briefing on the start line
  • 10:00 | Race Start (5K and 10K)

Shoe type

Trail shoes.

Trail shoes are recommended, if you have them.

  • Bag storage
  • Free parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Sherwood Pines
Edwinstowe
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG21 9JL
UK

Parking

There will be parking at the event, and the fee is included in the cost of your ticket.

Race HQ

The Race HQ will be situated near to the visitor centre which is signposted from the car park.

Start & finish

The 10K, 5K and Junior Run all start and finish in the same location and this is close to the Race HQ.

By car

Sherwood Pines is located in the Heart of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, on the B6030 east of Kings Clipstone.

By bus

Take the number 14 or 15 to Kirton or Walesby from Mansfield bus station. Buses run every half hour Monday-Saturday and every hour on Sundays.

  • Bring your own cup
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

This event is doing its best to work sustainably to ensure that the carbon footprint of the race is kept as low as possible.

Loved every moment of this event! The atmosphere was great! Andy C

Great event at a super venue Including parking fee in entry was a nice touch. Martin H

Another well-organised event from Nice Work. A challenging hilly route that I'd like to revisit in the springtime. Margaret S

Great event. Lucy T

Well organised. Julie M

Reviews thanks to Racecheck

Races at event

  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • #1 of 3
Sherwood Pines, Mansfield

Junior Run

09:30

All ages

£7

  • 1.3 km trail running + 42 ft ascent
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • #2 of 3
Sherwood Pines, Mansfield

5K

10:00

Age 11 & over

£20

  • 5 km trail running + 177 ft ascent
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • #3 of 3
Sherwood Pines, Mansfield

10K

10:00

Age 15 & over

£24

  • 10 km trail running + 387 ft ascent