The Trails & Ales New Years Eve Fell Race begins with a live bagpiper sending runners off for a 7-mile fell race in Rivington, Greater Manchester. The race starts at 11:00 AM from The Little Tea Room At Higher Derbyshire (postcode BL6 7QJ), structured as a New Year's Eve morning run.
The course covers 7 miles of fell running, indicating an off-road hill race. Post-race, participants attend a private party at The Crown Pub in Horwich, featuring a prize presentation and live band from noon to 3 PM. Results from previous editions establish a continuing record for the event.