The Rasselbock Run – Autumn 2026 Day One
Saturday, 19 September 2026 · NG21 9JH, Mansfield, United Kingdom
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at The Rasselbock Run – Autumn 2026 Day One, hosted by Rasselbock Running! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 19, 2026, as we gather in the stunning Sherwood Pines Forest, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, for a six-hour running challenge. This beautiful venue, maintained by the UK Forestry Commission, provides the perfect backdrop for participants to tackle a looped course measuring 5.76 km. Whether you're aiming to complete one lap, a half marathon with four laps, a full marathon with eight laps, or even an ultra-distance challenge with nine laps or more, the choice is entirely yours! This event emphasizes camaraderie and fun, with a smaller group of runners creating a friendly atmosphere. Expect incredible support, fantastic medals, and delightful goodies that reflect our passion for running. With no pressure and the freedom to decide your distance on the day, The Rasselbock Run is perfect for everyone, from seasoned athletes to casual runners. Join us for a day filled with positivity, friendship, and a shared love for running in the heart of nature!
About this event
This page is for day one of the weekend event Back again in the Autumn in the shade of the trees as the forest is in full bloom! As always the event will be a six-hour challenge on a looped course around the beautiful forest which is looked after by the UK Forestry Commission. You may attempt to complete as many laps as possible over the full six hours, or you may choose to finish just one, either way, you will be a finisher and receive your bespoke medal. The aim of our events is to organize races as if I were taking part, so you can expect amazing support, the best medals and goodies, and a smaller group of runners. Think of it as a small group of friends and family all coming together for an amazing day of running! You may attempt to complete as many laps as possible over the full six hours, or you may choose to finish just one, the choice is yours and you don't have to decide how far you're running until you're running! The loop at Sherwood Pines is exactly 5.76km long which means if you complete 4 laps you have covered a half marathon, 8 laps, a full marathon and 9 laps or more will be classed as an Ultra. At Rasselbock we like to put on events how we'd like to have them. No stress, pressure, a great bunch of runners, and a small entry pool so everyone can meet each other. You can decide on the day how far you'd like to run so there are no worries if you're having a "bad running day". Just complete one lap of the event and you're classed as a finisher. No set distance, just go!
Distances & Prices
| Distance | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Entry | £41.50 | open |
What's included
Full onsite first aid Bespoke medal Fully signposted route Huge fully stocked aid staion at race HQ All the snacks and drinks that you could imagine Amazing support from Team Rasselbock and other runners
The course
The route sets off from our own dedicated Race HQ area as we head into the forest weaving through the Pines. The route is on a mixed trail of forest floor, muddy areas, and packed gravel paths. Enough of a mix to keep the laps interesting. There are some hills included in the route for free, but nothing that you cannot manage.
Getting there
The nearest train stations are Mansfield and Retford. Mansfield has a public bus to the county park roughly every 15 minutes (Bus No. 14, 15 or 15A to Archway Road or Sherwood Pines). This does vary at the weekend and it is always best to check the timetables before booking. After the bus, there is around a 1-mile walk into the forest to the start line. Usually, on a Sunday morning, it is best to pre-book a taxi to the start line. If you are staying overnight before the event and using public transport, then I would recommend looking at places to stay in Edwinstone, Clipstone, or Ollerton. All are a very short taxi ride from the forest.
Parking
There is a large car park with Sherwood Pines Forest which we are permitted to use. There is a charge for the car park which we, unfortunately, cannot offer a discount on. As always we encourage people to car share or use public transport as much as possible when coming to our events. Not only does this mean we help the environment a little but it also means that people get to know each other a little more and you can share the costs of petrol and the car park! If you are looking for a lift or have space in your car, then make sure you post in our Team Rasselbock Facebook group to see who else is heading that way.
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Age restrictions
Unfortunately, we do not allow under 12’s to participate in any event. If you are between the ages of 12 and 18 then we will need a parent or guardian to contact us before signing up so that we can advise them on how to register your place. Even though we are not a part of the UKA we still abide by their rules which means that the following ages are limited to the following distances. Over 12 years – under 14 years – 5,000 metres Over 14 years – under 16 years – 6,000 metres Over 16 years – under 17 years – 10,000 metres Over 17 years – under 18 years – 25,000 metres Over 18 years – under 20 years – 45,000 metres
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£41.50
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