Rosliston Rumble: Weekend Edition – Autumn 2026
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · Kraftiz, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX, United Kingdom
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Rosliston Rumble: Weekend Edition, happening on Saturday, 31st October 2026, in the picturesque surroundings of Swadlincote, Derbyshire! Organised by the enthusiastic team at Rasselbock Running, this event promises an unforgettable experience as it marks the first weekend edition of the popular Rosliston Rumble. Participants will have the chance to enjoy the beauty of Rosliston Forest, which is renowned for its challenging terrain filled with twists, turns, and the occasional swampy surprise. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a newcomer, this event is designed to cater to all levels of fitness. Don’t miss your opportunity to explore this fantastic venue and tackle its unique features. Remember to pack some spare socks, just in case! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the Rosliston Rumble!
About this event
We’re finally bringing the Rosliston Rumble to the weekend! After much convincing and proving that we can behave ourselves, Rosliston Forest have granted us permission for a weekend event and we’ve snapped their hands off! If you’ve been interested in what this venue holds, but couldn’t make our rather exclusive weekday afternoon timeslot then it’s time to get on board. Rosliston forest is a fantastic venue filled with twists, turns, snaky passages, roots, bumps, holes and swampy bits in the wetter months and to be honest, there’s swampy bits in the drier months too. Pack spare socks.
Distances & Prices
| Distance | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Race Entry | £41.50 | open |
Timings
| Type | Time |
|---|---|
| Race start time | 09:00 |
What's included
Full on site first aid Bespoke medal Fully signposted route Huge fully stocked aid station at the race HQ All the snacks and drinks you could imagine Amazing support from Team Rasselbock and other runners
The course
The route is 5.275km long and run through a mix of forest trails and single tracks. Underfoot you’ll have a mix of natural woodland and gravel tracks and I can guarantee that it will be extremely muddy in places so I’d recommend trail shoes if possible. Please be aware that the route will have some very muddy areas so you will need extra shoes and socks to change into before you head home unless you like filling the car with the excess mud! If the route ends up being unrunnable due to the mud then we will have an alternate in place with a similar length and character, but this will only be used in the worst case. You can see the route and download a GPX file through the link below. The event will be taking place on and around a working forest that will still be open to the public. Runners will not have the right of way and we will need to be considerate to all the other users of the area, be it walkers, cyclists, dog walkers, and children when passing through any of the “activity areas” of the forest. There is a time limit of 6 hours for this event starting at 10am. This means that you need to have completed your final lap before the end of the 6 hours for it to be counted towards your final distance. Each lap will be 5.275km long which means if you complete 4 laps you have done a half marathon, 8 laps, a full marathon, and anything more will be classed as an ultra. You can finish your event at any time within the six hours, and as long as you have completed one lap then you will be classed as a finisher.
Getting there
I would avoid arriving through Walton-On-Trent especially if you have a large vehicle. There is a single-lane bridge which is very narrow and the wait to cross it can take a good 10 minutes on a good day. All other routes to the forest you should have no issues with. Public Transport – The nearest major train stations are Nottingham and Derby, although the nearest station is the small Langley Mill. Both Nottingham and Derby have bus services to Heanor, although their services do vary at the weekend and it is always best to check the timetables before booking.
Parking
There is ample parking available onsite, and currently charged at £4 for the full day. As always we encourage people to car share or use public transport as much as possible when coming to our events. Make sure that you post in the Rasselbock Facebook Group if you are able or are looking for someone to car share with.
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FAQs
Age Restrictions
Unfortunately, we do not allow under 12’s to participate in any live 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.
What facilities are available?
There will be some public toilets that will be open for our use located at the Visitor Center which is located between the car park and the base camp. There is also a cafe on site which is usually open until around 4pm
First aiders
We will not have a dedicated first aid team at this event although we will have a fully stocked first aid kit. All staff are first aid trained.
Price rises soon
£41.50
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