The Winter Tolkien Trail Race
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The Winter Tolkien Trail Race
The Winter Tolkien Trail Race is a winter trail event held at Stonyhurst College in Hurst Green, Clitheroe, Lancashire on 31 December 2026. The course measures 11.1 km with about 528 ft of elevation and follows a counter-clockwise route that uses sections of the local Tolkien Trail.
The route starts on the college Avenue and passes through the village of Hurst Green, a field known locally as "Mount Doom," a nineteenth-century aqueduct built in 1880, and riverside paths along the Ribble. The course continues past Cromwell Bridge, built in 1562, into ancient woodlands and includes a set of steps referred to as "Fangorn Forest" before returning to the college grounds to finish with the college building visible.
Entry opens on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 10:00 and closes on Monday 14 December 2026. Minimum age for participants is 18 on the event date. Entry fee is £30.00. Included with entry are a race medal and goodies, professional race photography, chip timing, a fully flagged and marshalled course, professional first aid, free on-site parking, an event village offering food and drink, and prizes for top finishers and best fancy dress. Participants may purchase optional XCover event protection. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
