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Jack Bloor Race

Name: Jack Bloor Race
Start: 2026-05-12
End: 2026-05-12
Location: Ilkley

Ilkley, United Kingdom • 12 May 2026

Jack Bloor Races

The Jack Bloor Races are held annually on the second Tuesday in May on Ilkley Moor in Yorkshire. The event is FRA-affiliated and runs in the evening. The programme includes the classic senior fell race plus a set of junior races. The next scheduled running is on 12 May 2026.

Fund and support

All monies raised support the Jack Bloor Memorial Fund, which awards grants and provides assistance to young people. The fund accepts donations, including Gift Aid, and offers guidance for applicants. The races are supported by local clubs and organisations, including Airienteers, Gritstone Club, Ilkley Harriers and Outside the Box Cafe. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Ilkley

Race information

Website

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

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