Bleaklow Blitz

Glossop, United Kingdom • 26 Apr 2026

Bleaklow Blitz : event details

Bleaklow Blitz is scheduled for 26 April 2026. The event is organised by Start2Jog Running Club and is listed as a Category AM fell race. The advertised location is Torside Car Park. The minimum age for entry is 18. Entries open on 28 November 2025 and close on 19 April 2026. At the time of this listing there is 1 participant entered. Entry fees are: FRA Member £8.00 and Non Member £9.00. The advertised distance is 12.9 km / 8 miles and the total climb is listed as 452 m / 1483 ft.

Course and performance information

The route starts at Torside Reservoir and follows the Pennine Way up to Bleaklow Head, then completes a loop before returning down the Pennine Way to the start area. The event page gives a what3words location of between.pacemaker.equity for the venue area. Recorded best times on the course are listed as 01:00:40 (male, 2022) and 01:10:46 (female, 2025). The event is described as a fell race with the stated distance and climb above. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 mi
8 Miles
13 km
12.9 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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