The Baslow Bolt
Baslow, United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025
Event overview
The Baslow Bolt is a Peak District fell race scheduled for 29 November 2025. It is an FRA-licensed Category BM event (medium distance, medium ascent) and is insured via UKA. The race is part of the Outside 2025/26 Winter Race Series, supported by Rab. The organisers describe it as a winter fell race; entrants run at their own risk.
Course and entry details
The route is mixed terrain on paths and trails through woodland and pasture with minimal road running. The course length is 13.2 km with approximately 400 m of elevation gain. The route climbs from Baslow toward Hassop, follows ridge paths through Bank Wood and Bramley Wood, descends to the River Derwent and Calver/Curbar, climbs to Baslow Edge on limestone and gritstone sections, then descends into Baslow to the finish at the primary school. The event is marshalled and the route is marked.
Entry is online only, with a published entry fee of £13. The field is capped at 400 runners and the minimum age is 18. The event is run under FRA rules, and participants should be prepared to carry the FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit. All proceeds are donated to Baslow St Anne’s Primary School PTFA, Baslow St Anne’s Church buildings restoration fund, and the homeless charity Shelter. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.