THORESBY PARK - THE LONGHORN TRAIL EVENT 2026

THORESBY PARK - THE LONGHORN TRAIL EVENT 2026

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🎉THORESBY PARK LONGHORN TRAIL – 18th April 2026 🎉

We are excited to be returning to Thoresby Park on Saturday 18th April 2026 with the Longhorn Trail Event!

🏞️ Set in over 1,000 acres of beautiful parkland, the estate features a stunning 17th-century mansion, a world-renowned art collection, and plenty of wildlife including wild deer and the famous long-horned cattle.

This event is ideal for runners of all fitness levels, with routes ranging from 5km to half marathon.

📍Event Location

Thoresby Park, Newark, NG22 9EP

Google Maps - Click here

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🗓️Event Distances

  • Family 2km - suitable for ages 5+ (NO CANI-CROSS)
  • 5km – suitable for ages 11+
  • 10km – suitable for ages 15+
  • Half Marathon – suitable for ages 15+

🗺️Route Maps

  • 2km Route - To be confirmed
  • 5km Route - Click here
  • 10km Route - Click here
  • 1/2 Marathon Route - Click here

👉 The estate is fairly flat, making the 5km and 10km routes ideal for first-time trail runners or those stepping up from Parkrun.

🐕Canicross

  • This event is cani-cross friendly (except 2km)
  • Runners may run with up to 2 controlled dogs
  • Separate start time for cani-cross participants

🚶Nordic Walkers

  • Nordic Walkers are welcome to join any of the trail distances.

🕤Start Times

  • 5km – 9:40am
  • 10km – 9:50am
  • Half Marathon – 9:50am
  • All Cani-cross – 9:30am

⏱️ Timing

Live Chip Timing will be provided by Timing Up North.

🎖️ The Finish

All finishers receive:

  • Wild Deer merchandise
  • Event Medal
  • A snack

🏨 Accommodation

Looking for somewhere to stay?

  • Clumber Park Hotel & Spa is a perfect overnight getaway, just off the A1 and set in Sherwood Forest
  • Wide range of rooms from Doubles to Suites
  • Complimentary parking available

🅿️ Parking

On-site parking is available for £3 per vehicle. Car sharing is recommended where possible.

Start time: 9:40am
Distance: 5km
Price: £24.00 + fee
Remaining places: 191

Start time: 9:50am
Distance: 10km
Price: £28.00 + fee
Remaining places: 262

Start time: 9:50am
Distance: 13.10m
Price: £30.00 + fee
Remaining places: 230

Start time: 9:00am
Distance: 2km
Price: £15.00 + fee
Remaining places: 45