Sherwood New Year 10k & 5k

Race Location
Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottingham, NG21 9JL

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

Timings on race day
Race HQ & Registration opens: 08:30
Junior Run Start: 09:30
Race Director's Briefing on the start line: 09:50
Race Start (5k & 10k): 10:00

Bag Drop
You are welcome to leave your bag at the unmanned baggage drop at Race HQ, however, this is done at your own risk and discretion. The team will not handle your bags and you will be responsible for labelling them clearly.

Facilities
Unfortunately, there are no changing facilities available at this site so we recommend arriving ready to run!

Parking
Parking is included with your entry and further details will be sent in the final race instructions the week of the event. 

Toilets
There are public toilet facilities located at the forest centre and café. Please note, there will be no toilets available on the course.

Headphones
Only bone conducting headphones are permitted at this event.

The start & finish
The 10k, 5k and junior run all start and finish in the same location and this is close to the Race HQ.

About the course
The routes use the trails, bridleways and footpaths within Sherwood Pines. This is primarily hard track, though sections of the route may be muddy, especially if the weather has been inclement during the days leading up to race-day. This isn't a flat route; you can expect an undulating course with a few inclines and, naturally, some downhill.

As this is a forest run, please also look out for protruding tree roots, uneven and slippery surfaces and low hanging branches. 

New for 2025
The 10k and 5k routes are different from the Sherwood Christmas event. Both the 10k and 5k are single lap courses with the 10k taking in a different area of the forest. 
The Junior Run will be one lap around the Visitor Centre. 

Other forest users and running in the forest
Please be aware that you are sharing the paths and trails with other walkers, runners and horses, many of whom live locally. We ask that you race with care and remain courteous at all times.

Recommended Kit & Footwear
We recommend trail shoes for this event, if you have them. Please keep an eye on the forecast and dress appropriately for the conditions, bringing a spare set of clothes (and socks!) if needed. Please note, there are no changing facilities available at the site so please arrive ready to run.

Litter
Please do NOT drop litter. Bins will be provided, so please dispose of any litter correctly or take it home with you.

Water Stations
There will be a water station at approximately 5k for the 10k runners along with a water station at the finish line for all runners.
Whilst we will ensure that our water station is well supplied, runners should ensure they are fully hydrated and also consider carrying their own water.

Going Green
To help reduce the carbon footprint of this race, we would like to encourage all our runners to bring their own camel packs or reusable cups for this race. Our teams at the water stations will be happy to fill any receptacle that you might bring with you so that you stay hydrated and racing fit! If you are able to car share, then this would be wonderful!

Your route & marshals...
Your course will be clearly marked using large route arrows and directional cones, as well as being marshalled throughout. Please listen and obey all marshal instructions given. There will be a sweep marshal which will follow the last runner to make sure that no one is left on the route. All marshals will remain in place until stood down by the sweep marshal.

Spectators
We always welcome anyone that would like to cheer on our runners and join the good spirit of the race by lending their encouragement and support.

We are proud to invite our junior racers to the start line for their very own dedicated event so that they can experience the thrill of race day for themselves.

The race will take place at 09:30, before the main race and is approximately 1.3k around the Visitor Centre, within the Race HQ area.

While this race will not be chip timed, all runners will receive a finishers medal.

Parents are responsible for collecting their children at the finish line. And, if parents are accompanying younger racers then no additional entry is required. However, participating parents will not receive a chip time or medal.

We hope that you will join us in supporting our young runners with uproarious cheers as they cross the finish line!

Medals & Prizes
There will be a bespoke medal awarded to all finishers of the 10k & 5k and prizes as stated on the website. Weather permitting, the presentation will take place approximately 45 - 60 minutes after the first runner has crossed the finish line and when all the prize winners have arrived home.

Please listen for announcements from your Race Director.

Results
Live and provisional results will be available on the Nice Work website asap after the race. If you have any questions regarding the live results, please ensure that you have emailed this through to us by midday on the following Thursday. Any changes submitted after this time will not be included in the final results.