Smash Sherwood returns for 2025 – with 5k and 10k races PLUS 16k route and mini-miler for the little ones.
Event information
Date: 29th June 2025
Location: Sherwood Pines
Registration Fee: From £10
Race day information

Race start times: From 9.30
Address: Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9JL
Registration & Help Desk: Make your way to the onsite registration tent. Please have your registration confirmation (electronically) to hand. You will be given your race bib number, timing chip and safety pins (race belts are welcome and please add your emergency contact number and details on the back of your chip timing).
Race options
5k
Start time – 10:00
Race fee: £25
You must be 14 or older to take part in the 5k event.
10k
Start time – 09:45
Race fee: £30
You must be 15 or older to take part in the 10k event.
16k
Start time – 09:30
Race fee: £40
You must be 16 or older to take part in the 16k event.
Mini-miler
Start time – 10:05
Race fee: £10
You must be 3 years old or older to take part in the mini miler event
All the distances above start off in the same direction, at different times, so you will see signage for multiple distances. Please follow the signage for your distance and instructions from Marshalls at all times.
Marshalls are there to assist so please lower your music so that you can hear their instruction and pay attention to the signage at all times.
Parking
Onsite parking is available for all participants. Car sharing is encouraged, so please do this where you can. Alternatively, if you plan to come by train, please visit https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ to establish the nearest station to the Forestry England site. Alternatively, use a local bus provider for relevant bus/coach information.
Additional information
Facilities: Forestry England toilet facilities are available on-site, and portaloos are available on the event field. The café is open to all participants and spectators for pre & post-race refreshments.
Medal & T-shirt: At the finish line you’ll be presented with your well-earned finisher medal and t-shirt.
Terms and Conditions:
Please take the time to read our terms and conditions before you register for the event. By completing the registration form you agree to abide by the terms and conditions. You must be at least 16 years old to take part in the 16k, 15 or older to run the 10k and 14 or over to sign up for the 5k.
For more information about Smash Sherwood, contact our team by emailing events@roycastle.org.
Not a runner or want to get your friends and family involved in Smash Sherwood? Then why not volunteer? Click here to register your interest.