The Tolkien Trail Race

The Tolkien Trail Race

The Tolkien Trail Race takes place at Stonyhurst College in Hurst Green, Clitheroe, Lancashire on 11 July 2026. The organiser is Stonyhurst Experience and the entry price is £30 per runner. The principal race distance is 11.1k with a total elevation of 528 ft.

The route begins on the college avenue and moves onto a farm track into woodland. Runners descend forest steps, cross an old stone bridge and run beside the River Hodder. After a short road crossing the route passes Cromwell Bridge, then follows a trail along the River Ribble where an aquaduct is visible. The course returns through woodland and a field behind the Shireburn Arms before passing through the village and back along the avenue to Stonyhurst College. Surfaces include grassy fields, well trodden trails and occasional muddy sections. The route mixes runnable sections with several steady climbs and finishes with a riverside stretch.

Practical details include on site parking on the college grounds with a one way system, and registration located outside the front of Stonyhurst College. Race goodies for 2026 include a medal, commemorative buff and car sticker with race swag handed out at the finish. Minimum age for entry is 15 years. Participants must wear their issued race bib, avoid littering and follow marshal instructions; dogs are not permitted. Breaches of the rules may lead to disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.