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The Winter Tolkien Trail Race
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Sunday 16th August 2026 at 10:00
Entries Close
Monday 14th December 2026
Event Min. Age
18 or older
Age Limits
Relative to Event Date (31/12/2026)
Entry Fees
| Entry Fee | £30.00 |
Contact
Liam Eddelston/ Karen Driver
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Distance: 11.1km
Elevation: 528ft
Get ready for the Christmas festivities and Go 'There & Back Again' with The Winter Tolkien Trail Race, and journey around the course in the opposite direction to the Summer race!
Starting on the Avenue of the stunning Stonyhurst College, where Tolkien himself spent time and wrote parts of the Lord of the Rings (and even taught a few lectures). You'll begin racing from the grounds of Stonyhurst, through the village of Hurst Green before descending down the field lovingly known as "Mount Doom" where you'll meet the Tolkienesque woodland. Seeing the breathtaking aqueduct (built in 1880), you'll run counter clockwise along the Hobbiton-like Ribble River, gaining views only available to the Winter version of the race.
You'll race down towards the Cromwell Bridge (built in 1562) leading you to the trail where you'll reach the ancient woodlands. If 'Mount Doom' is the challenge in the Summer version, then the steps out of 'Fangorn Forest' will be equally challenging, but no less rewarding!
Racing back towards Stonyhurst College, you'll finish with the iconic building in the background, for a super photo finish and completing the eleventy one (11.1km) course.
Included in entry:
- Race mementos and goodies:
- Winter Tolkien Trail Race Medal 2026 Medal
- Winter Tolkien Trail Race 2026 Goodies
- Professional Race Photography
- Fully Flagged & Marshalled Course
- Event Village - Providing coffees, cakes, sandwiches and more
- Free On-Site Parking
- Professional First Aid
- Chip Timing
- Prizes for top 3 male and female, overall category winners and best fancy dressed
For more details see our website - Stonyhurst Tolkien Trail Race 2026 | Ribble Valley Trail Run
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Event Location
Stonyhurst College, Hurst Green, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9PZ
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