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Baslow Bolt

Name: Baslow Bolt
Start: 2026-11-28
End: 2026-11-28
Location: Baslow

Baslow, United Kingdom • 28 Nov 2026

Event details

The Baslow Bolt takes place on Sat 28 Nov 2026 in Baslow, Peak District, England. The course is a fell race listed as Category BM with Skills: PM. The route covers 13 km (8.1 miles) and includes 400 m (1,312 ft) of climb. The venue is St Anne's Church, 1 Church Street, Baslow, DE45 1RY. Minimum age to enter is 18. Male and female course records were set in 2024 at 00:49:03 and 00:58:10 respectively.

Entry, safety and on-site information

Pre-entry is required; there is no entry on the day. The pre-entry fee is £13.00 and teams are not allowed. There are no junior races. The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. The route will be well marked and marshalled. All proceeds are in aid of the village school and church. Finish-area provisions include a cake bake and refreshments for runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Baslow

Race information

Website Registration

13 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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