The Winter Tolkien Trail Race
Stonyhurst, United Kingdom • 13 Dec 2025
Pennine Trails' Winter Tolkien Trail Race takes place at Stonyhurst College, Hurst Green, near Clitheroe, Lancashire. The 11.1 km route climbs about 528 ft and is run counter-clockwise in winter, tracing the Tolkien Trail in reverse from the summer edition. The race starts on the avenue at Stonyhurst, winds through Hurst Green, descends to woodland famed for Tolkien-inspired scenery, crosses the Ribble River via Cromwell Bridge, and finishes back at Stonyhurst with the college as a backdrop. Highlights include a fully flagged and marshalled course, a medal and goodies, professional photography, chip timing, on-site parking, and post-race refreshments; prizes are awarded to top finishers and for best fancy dress. Sponsored by inov-8 and Mountain Fuel. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.