Trails and Ales New Years Eve Fell Race
Thu 31 Dec 2026 Bolton, Lancashire

Trails and Ales New Years Eve Fell Race

Kick off your New Year's Eve with a scenic 7-mile fell race, complete with a live bagpiper send-off, then celebrate with a private party and prize presentation at the pub!

Sign up for £19

  • Thu 31 Dec 2026
The Little Tea Room at Higher Derbyshire’s Rivington, Bolton
Trails and Ales New Years Eve Fell Race

11:00

Age 18 & over

£19

  • 7 miles fell running + 1171 ft ascent

Event overview

Finish the year on the fells with a punchy New Year’s Eve race, blending tough climbs, winter trails and a well-earned pint at the finish.

The Trails and Ales New Year’s Eve Fell Race is a classic end-of-year challenge set on rugged local fells. Expect sharp climbs, fast descents and proper off-road terrain under winter skies.

Celebrate your run with a post-race private party and prize presentation at The Crown Pub (Horwich) 12–3pm where a band will be playing live music whilst you celebrate.

Highlights

  • New Year’s Eve fell race with a strong local following
  • Challenging fell terrain with steep climbs and descents
  • Winter conditions add to the adventure
  • True off-road, no-nonsense racing
  • Friendly, community-driven atmosphere
  • Celebrate at the finish with a well-earned ale
  • A memorable way to close out the year outdoors

Event video

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village

Timetable

  • 09:45 | Registration opens – The Little Tea Room
  • 10:45 | Registration closes – The Little Tea Room

Kit

Kit required | Waterproof top and bottoms, hat, gloves.

  • Circular route
  • Cut off time
  • Marshals
  • Navigation not required
  • Undulating
  • Way markers
  • GPX available

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Cut off

2 hours 30 minutes.

  • Cafe
  • Music
  • Rural

Event HQ

The Little Tea Room at Higher Derbyshire’s Rivington
Rivington
Bolton
Lancashire
BL6 7SA
UK

  • Drinks
  • Post-race meal

Included

  • Pint and pie (non alcoholic drinks and vegetarian option available)

Prizes

  • Prizes: Top 6 male & female, top 3 V40/V50/V60/V70
  • Top men's & women's teams (3 to count)
  • One prize per person. Must be present to claim.

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available

Entry fees

Entry fee

£19.00

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