Sherwood Pines Half Marathon Trail

Race Description

The longest option at Nice Work's spring weekend on the Sherwood Pines trails, and the newest addition to the event - previously this slot in the calendar was run as a full marathon, and the 20 Mile now takes its place as a fresh, standalone route rather than a shortened marathon course. It runs on its own course distinct from the shared half marathon/10k loop, taking in more of the forest's bridleways and fire roads through the pine woodland that makes up the heart of Sherwood Forest.

Held in mid-March, it sits in the calendar as a serious long-run option for anyone building toward a spring marathon without wanting the full 26.2 miles, or for road runners wanting a step up from half marathon distance onto forgiving forest surfaces rather than tarmac. Entrants get a bespoke finisher's medal, free event photography, and there are trophies for the leading runners. Given the distance and multi-terrain underfoot, it suits runners with some trail or ultra background more than half marathon or 10k specialists, and works well as a low-stakes dress rehearsal for spring marathon pacing and fuelling.