Nottingham 10k Running Events

There are three different events to choose from:

- 10k Race
- 5k Race
- Fun Run
- Toddler Dash

Thoresby10 is back for our 4th annual autumnal trail run in the beautiful grounds of Thoresby Hall, north Nottinghamshire. Choose from a race over 10k or 10miles, running along old military roads, cleared tracks through ancient woodland and grassed paths around the country estate. The 10k route is The Longhorn race in reverse, the 10-mile race is the 10k route with an extra 4 miles added through more of the estates ancient woodland. The route includes a few hills to offer a small challenge around the course in some of the most scenic Nottinghamshire countryside as well as the forest & past the lake.
The Autumn colors should make this a race to remember in this natural area of beauty.The race takes you into Nottinghamshire's National Nature Reserve, through private areas that were once part of the 10,000 acres Royal Forest of Sherwood where the woodland is dominated by native Oaks as well as other native trees including Silver Birch, Rowan, Holly, and Hawthorn. The reserve is also the site of Europe's oldest Oak tree plantation, containing over 1000 Oaks most of which are over 500 years old! Look out for the Longhorn Cattle of Thoresby Estate, who usually roam free in the forest, in their restricted fields for the race.
We are also offering a 5k run/walk for all levels. It's a different course that takes you past the beautiful church at Perlethorpe, through woodland groves & back onto the main field in front of Thoresby Hall. This event can be a gentle stroll with the family or a race to get your 5km PB. The 5km race is 2 loops of the course.
We welcome Canicross Runners across all distances - water stations will be provided to dogs regularly out on course & at Race Village. We recommend your dog wears a running harness & is used to running with you. Remember they need to train too! Don't expect your dog to run a distance just because you can! Please clean up after your dog & keep your dog on a lead at all times as this is an SSSI preservation area. Please book on using Canicross category. Canicross races are not under UKA rules & do not offer EA affiliated discount.

We are once again hosting the final event of our race calendar at the beautiful Sherwood Pines. The event is a combination of a duathlon and 3 different distances of running events: 10k, 5k and 2k fun run.

The Coalville 10K returns for the seventh time and is a well-established race on the local running calendar. The race uses the trails, footpaths and roads within Snibston Country Park, near Coalville. The self-contained course also incorporates plenty of car parking, toilets and good spectator viewing. The challenging course makes the event ideal for experienced runners and beginners alike or those simply looking for a good, timed Sunday run.

The race will be assisted by the Coalville Rotary Club.

There are medals and a range of finish line goodies waiting for all runners at the finish line.

Rother Valley Country Park is the perfect location for a new exciting running festival. Set just outside of Sheffield and Rotherham with easy motorway access it's the perfect event location for all runners looking to achieve their goals before the year-end. The Routes are pretty flat so they should be quick courses for this time of year.

Now in it's 32nd year the ever popular Matthew Walker 10k race starts and finishes in Shipley Country Park. A brand new slightly undulating course, ideal for first timers and the seasoned runner.
Each finisher receives a Matthew Walker Christmas Pudding and a technical tee shirt
An extensive prize list for the 1-3 men and women and hampers for the category winners.

MoRunning is back this November and without a doubt, it will be an epic year to be a MoRunner. With an incredible 22 locations and the inclusion of the 1.5km mini MoRun we expect to see loads more MoBro's and MoSista's, as well as kids and families enjoying everything MoRunning is about! Good fun, lots of laughs, loads of smiles, high fives and not forgetting the fancy dress and funny mustaches!

Make sure you secure your entry for you, your friends and your family as soon as possible as places are limited and we don't want you to miss out.

To you the MoRunner, we will be there to support you, laugh with you, cheer you on, encourage and motivate you throughout your MoRunning journey.

Sherwood Forest at Edwinstowe Forest Corner Christmas 10k Trail Race

The course is a fast potential PB course. The race is normally oversubscribed before race day with a limit of 1000. Race HQ is The Bolsover School and the start is just outside the school on Mooracre Lane with the finish within the school grounds.

Returning for 2019 for the 3rd year: Ashbourne 10 is a 5k, 10k or 10mile trail run on a smooth path.

Starting and finishing in Ashbourne Leisure Centre car park at 9.30am, the race is an out-and-back route along the Tissington Trail. Ashbourne is known as the gateway to The Peak District. This is a beautiful route with amazing views from the former train line across the Derbyshire Dales. Enjoy the stunning scenery & abundance of wildlife.

Turn points are set up along the route at 2.5k, 5k and 5mile & waterstations will be along the route.

The Longhorn is back! Sunday April 28th 2019

Choose 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon or 60k Ultra set in private areas of Sherwood Forest & the beautiful grounds of Thoresby Park; next to a Grade1 listed 19th Century country house in north Nottinghamshire; Thoresby Hall.

Running over old military roads, cleared tracks through ancient woodland and grassed paths around the country estate. The route includes a few hills to offer a small challenge around the course in the most scenic countryside & forest. The elevation is noted on the downloadable course map. The course has very firm hard ground if dry (2015) but if we get rain (or snow!) then there can also be considerable amount of muddy areas to run through (2016). The event will be held 1 week later in 2019 from 2018 & we had glorious sunshine but in April - who knows?!