THORESBY PARK - THE LONGHORN TRAIL EVENT 2026
Enter Race🎉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
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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
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Distance: 13.10m
Price: £30.00 + fee
Remaining places: 230
Start time: 9:00am
Distance: 2km
Price: £15.00 + fee
Remaining places: 45
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