Event Postponed until 18th October 2026

Come and join us for our first fundraising fun run around 250 acres of beautiful woodland at Walesby Forest.

Our routes are all undulating with some hills, trail running, and gravel paths. It’s a challenging course for first timers, but everyone can appreciate the sights our course offers.

This is a fundraising event for Walesby Forest and is not timed. Each kilometre is accurately measured and will be well supported by our friendly volunteers.

Schedule*

07:30 – Registration opens
09:30 – 10K Warm up
10:00 – 10K Start
10:05 – 5K Warm Up
10:30 – 5K Start
10:35 – 2.5K Warm Up
11:00 – 2.5K Start
13:30 – Activities Open
17:00 – Event Close

*Times may be subject to change

Course Information

Each course offers mixed terrain, from flat tarmac, grass and open fields, and stone pathways. Starting and finishing close to some of our most iconic activities.

We will have marshals all around the course and kilometre signs and arrows. Please be aware that there will be spectators who may be moving around the course.

Prices

2.5K Entry – 5-15 year olds – £5
2.5K Entry – 16+ – £8
5K Entry – 5-15 year olds – £5
5K Entry – 16+ – £22
10K Entry – 15+ – £35

What’s included

Bespoke Walesby Forest Medal

Exclusive access to activities on a queue and do basis from 1:30pm

Post-race snacks

Free onsite parking

Location

Walesby Forest Activity Centre, Brake Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9NG

Facilities

We have toilets and showers on site. We anticipate toilets being busy especially in the morning, so we encourage everyone to arrive early to settle and prepare.

Food and drink will be available throughout the day before and after the run.

We will have a secure area where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race

number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to the baggage area staff and they will help you find your baggage.

Camping

Why not make a weekend of it and camp at Walesby Forest. We are a campsite that attracts visitors from all over the world. Book by contacting admin@walesbyforest.org.uk.

Refreshments

Water will be provided at points around the run and the finish line, alongside your medal and post-race goodies!