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The Winter Tolkien Trail Race

Stonyhurst, United Kingdom • 12 Dec 2026

The Winter Tolkien Trail Race

The Winter Tolkien Trail Race is a seasonal trail running event presented as a festive run around the Shire. It is staged at Stonyhurst College in Hurst Green, Clitheroe and appears as part of the Pennine Trails series.

The event is listed as returning in 2026. The race is described in the event material as a way to kick off the festive racing period and links thematically to the Tolkien Trail Race, which is also hosted at Stonyhurst. Organisers of the wider Pennine Trails series note that events previously run by Pennine Trails will continue under new hosts.

Information preserved about the Pennine Trails events includes past results, race background and photography. The series highlights a connection to local trail locations and seasonal scheduling, with the Winter Tolkien positioned as the winter or festive edition at the Stonyhurst venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Stonyhurst

Race information

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Winter Tolkien Trail Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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