The Rasselbock Run - Winter 2026 - Day Two

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  • Date Sun 11th January 2026
  • Time 09:00
  • Location Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
  • Price £39.50
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Olympic, Ultra

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Join us for The Rasselbock Run - Winter 2026 on Sunday, January 11th, 2026, in the stunning Sherwood Pines forest located in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Organised by Rasselbock Running, this exciting event promises a weekend filled with fun and camaraderie among fellow runners. Get ready for a six-hour challenge on a picturesque looped course, where you can tackle as many laps as you desire. The course measures 5.79 km, allowing you to achieve various distance milestones—complete four laps for a half marathon, eight for a full marathon, or challenge yourself to nine laps or more for an Ultra!

This year, we're thrilled to introduce a brand new medal design, ensuring that every finisher leaves with a unique memento of their accomplishment. Whether you're up for a friendly competition or a leisurely run, The Rasselbock Run is perfect for everyone, with a stress-free environment and a supportive community. Choose to join us for one or both days of running and embrace the New Year with motivation and excitement. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kickstart your 2026 running journey!

The Rasselbock Run - Winter 2026 - Day Two

Sun 11th January 2026

A group of people runs through a forest with tall trees as sunlight filters through. The runners, wearing various athletic gear and backpacks, follow a path, heading towards the bright sun in the distance. Some runners have on hats and jackets, and the atmosphere seems brisk. Two people jogging on a forest trail, with sunlight streaming through the trees. The person in the foreground is wearing a purple and blue shirt and black shorts, while the person in the background is further ahead and slightly blurred. The scene is calm and serene. A person wearing colorful running shorts and a purple shirt runs along a gravel path through a forest. The sun filters through the trees, casting dappled light onto the pathway. The runner appears joyful and immersed in the natural surroundings. A person is riding a bike on a long, straight dirt path that cuts through a dense forest. Sunlight filters through the trees casting dappled shadows on the road. The scene appears serene and the path stretches off into the distance. A man in a black outfit and beanie jumps excitedly mid-air on a forest trail, raising his hands high. Beside him, a smiling woman in a black jacket and bright blue leggings jogs. Another runner follows in the distance. Trees and foliage surround the path. A group of people jogs along a tree-lined trail in a forest on a clear day. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the path. The joggers wear athletic clothing, with one person in a blue shirt leading the way. Three people are jogging on a forest trail during sunrise. The light filters through the trees, casting long shadows on the ground. Two of them are in dark clothing and one is in a teal top, and they run in the same direction, surrounded by tall, bare trees. A group of people, seen from the back, run along a dirt trail through a forest. The tall trees on either side of the path have sparse leaves, indicating late autumn or early winter. The runners are spaced out, with some further along the trail and others closer to the front. Two runners in turquoise shirts celebrate while running a race on a forested trail in the morning sunlight. They hold hands and raise their arms in joy. Other runners are seen behind them on the same path. The scene is bright and filled with energy. A woman in athletic clothing jogs on a frosty forest trail, smiling and flashing peace signs with both hands. She wears a headband and a runner's bib, with trees in the background.

Organiser's Description

This event is the Sunday event of the weekend.

Here we go again, a New Year and it’s time to mix things up a little with a whole new medal design and a full weekend of running! 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.

As the event was so popular in 2024, we have decided to take over the forest for the full weekend, giving you a run on the Saturday and then reversing the loop for you all on the Sunday! If can join us for one or for both events.

The loop at Sherwood Pines is exactly 5.79km long which means if you complete 4 laps you have done 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.

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Thomas

·a month ago

Really great event. This is my second Rasselbock event and will definitely do more. Always very organised from start to finish. Plenty of enthusiastic marshalls, who were marshalling in sub zero temperatures! Route was stunning and would fully recommend.
AB
Alastair

·a month ago

What a great event ans organisation team. Nice 6 hour event on a lumpy mixed terrain course. Organisers and all the marshalls were just perfect. Race or plod, they were supportive and jolly.
AB
Alastair

·a month ago

Excellent event on an undulating loop with good variety under foot. Best of all was the super friendly and flexible organisation team. Highly recommend their events.
PH
Peter

·a year ago

We really enjoyed the race and both set personal bests for ourselves. My wife ran 18 miles (5 laps) and I ran 32.5 miles (9 laps), all within the 6 hour allotted time. The setting, Sherwood Pines, was an undulating course with a couple of hill climbs. There was a mixture of compacted gravel path and woodland. The woodland parts were particularly fun. I wore road shoes for the event, which turned out to be fine.

Location

NG21 9JH, Mansfield, United Kingdom

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