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Running · 5Ks
Sherwood Christmas 5k 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 22 November 2026
- Location
- Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK, UK
- Distance
- 3.1 mi / 5.0 km
Sherwood Christmas 5k: 22 November 2026, from Sherwood Pines Forest, Edwinstowe, Mansfield NG21 9JL. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Sherwood Christmas 5k Race Timeline
73 days to go
More than 35 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 5K-specific training ramps up.
Sherwood Christmas 5k 2026: quick answers
When is Sherwood Christmas 5k 2026?
Sherwood Christmas 5k 2026 takes place on Sunday, 22 November 2026.
Where does Sherwood Christmas 5k start?
Sherwood Christmas 5k starts at Sherwood Pines Forest, Edwinstowe, Mansfield NG21 9JL. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Sherwood Christmas 5k?
Sherwood Christmas 5k is 3.1 miles (5km).
How much does Sherwood Christmas 5k cost to enter?
£23.52
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 22 November 2026
- Distance
- 3.1 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK, UK
- Start Point
- Sherwood Pines Forest, Edwinstowe, Mansfield NG21 9JL
- Surface
- Trail (multi-terrain, undulating forest)
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
£23.52
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Nice Work.
Sherwood Christmas 5k Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Sherwood Christmas 5k Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Sherwood Pines Forest, Edwinstowe, Mansfield NG21 9JL. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Sherwood Christmas 5k flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail (multi-terrain, undulating forest).
Sherwood Christmas 5k Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Sherwood Pines Forest, Edwinstowe, Mansfield NG21 9JL
Start line.
Where Sherwood Christmas 5k starts and finishes
Sherwood Christmas 5k starts at Sherwood Pines Forest, Edwinstowe, Mansfield NG21 9JL. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Sherwood Christmas 5k Route Breakdown
One-lap forest-trail 5k through Sherwood Pines, run alongside a Christmas-themed 10k.
Sherwood Christmas 5k Pace Calculator & Splits
Sherwood Christmas 5k Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
1:17:25
Average pace / km
48:06
Sherwood Christmas 5k Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 58:04 | 36:05 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 1:02:54 | 39:05 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 1:07:45 | 42:06 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 1:12:35 | 45:06 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 1:17:25 | 48:06 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:22:15 | 51:07 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 1:27:06 | 54:07 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 1:31:56 | 57:08 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:36:46 | 1:00:08 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:46:27 | 1:06:09 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:56:08 | 1:12:10 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 2:05:48 | 1:18:10 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 2:15:29 | 1:24:11 | 7:00:00 |
Sherwood Christmas 5k Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Sherwood Christmas 5k finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Sherwood Christmas 5k finish
24:56
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Sherwood Christmas 5k, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneySherwood Christmas 5k Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Sherwood Pines Forest, Edwinstowe, Mansfield NG21 9JL
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Sherwood Christmas 5k
4-8 weeks is enough for a 5K, whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB. Short, sharp interval and tempo sessions matter more here than overall mileage.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final few days, keeping a short, sharp race-pace effort or two to stay sharp. Arrive at Sherwood Pines Forest, Edwinstowe, Mansfield NG21 9JL fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
5K Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Sherwood Christmas 5k Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Sherwood Christmas 5k for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Sherwood Christmas 5k fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Sherwood Christmas 5k is run off-road (Trail (multi-terrain, undulating forest)), so local traffic is unaffected.
Sherwood Christmas 5k Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Sherwood Christmas 5k site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.