Bleaklow Blitz

Glossop, United Kingdom • 26 Apr 2026

Bleaklow Blitz

Bleaklow Blitz is scheduled for 26 April 2026. The event is organised by Start2Jog Running Club and is based at Torside Car Park. It is listed as a Category AM fell race. The minimum age to enter is 18 or older.

Course, entries and records

The course distance is 12.9 km / 8 miles with total climb 452 m / 1483 ft. The route starts at Torside Reservoir, follows the Pennine Way up to Bleaklow Head, completes a loop and then returns along the Pennine Way. Entries opened on 28 November 2025 and close on 19 April 2026. Entry fees are listed as FRA Member £8.00 and Non Member £9.00. The entry list shows 1 participant so far. Course records are given as male 01:00:40 (2022) and female 01:10:46 (2025). The event location what3words reference is between.pacemaker.equity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 km
12.9 Km
8 mi
8 Miles
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