Jack Bloor Race
Ilkley, United Kingdom • 12 May 2026
Event details
The Jack Bloor Race takes place on Tue 12 May 2026 in Ilkley, England, in the York Dales region. The race is listed in category BS and has a permit with associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. The venue is Darwin Gardens, Wells Road, Ilkley (grid reference SE117470).
Course
The senior course covers 8.4 km (5.2 miles) with 350 m (1148 ft) of climb. Skills listed for the event are LK and NS. Public toilets are available nearby at about 350 m and 650 m from the venue; there are no toilets in the start/finish area. No drinks are provided on site. A cake stall will be present.
Entry and eligibility
Entry is available on the day only; pre-entry is not offered. The on-day fee is £8.00. Minimum age for the senior race is 16, with age given as age on the day of the race (this includes U23s). Teams are allowed, with teams of three.
Junior races and records
There are junior races for U9 (minimum 6 years), U11, U13, U15 and U19 (including U17). Junior ages are determined on the following 31st December; the junior entry fee is £1. 16-19 year olds may choose the senior race or the shorter U19 race. Recorded best times for the senior race are 00:38:04 (male, 2007) and 00:45:19 (female, 2019). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.