Jack Bloor Race
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Jack Bloor Race
The Jack Bloor Race is scheduled for 11 May 2027 in Ilkley, England. The course covers 8.4 km (about 5.2 miles) with approximately 350 m of climb and is based at Darwin Gardens, Wells Road, Ilkley LS29 9JS, grid reference SE117470. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.
Entries are available both in advance and on the day. Pre entry fee is £8.00 and entry on the day fee is £10.00. Pre entry is noted as coming soon. The minimum age for the main race is 16, with age determined on the day of the race; U23 category rules use the same age on day. U18 runners must provide an FRA parental consent form on the day.
Junior races are included for U10 (minimum 6 years), U12, U14 and U16 with an entry on the day fee of £1.00. Teams are permitted with teams of three. Recorded course best times are 00:37:46 for the male record set in 2026 and 00:45:19 for the female record set in 2019.
Proceeds go to the Jack Bloor Memorial Fund. Public toilets are available nearby at about 350 m and 650 m from the venue; there are no toilets in the start and finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
