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
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 photos
Event video
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
Timetable
Kit
Kit required | Waterproof top and bottoms, hat, gloves.
- Circular route
- Cut off time
- Marshals
- Navigation not required
- Undulating
- Way markers
- GPX available
- 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