Bullock Smithy Hike / Ultra 56
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About the race
The Bullock Smithy Hike / Ultra 56 is an annual endurance event organised by the 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group. The event was established as a test of stamina, navigation and determination and runs on a circular route that starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.
The course covers a distance of 56 miles and combines roads, tracks, trails and rural paths. Participants may complete the route as a long-distance hike or as an ultra marathon; walkers and runners share the same course. The event takes place over the first full weekend in September each year.
Organisation and safety depend on volunteers, marshals and checkpoint teams who provide assistance along the route. The event also functions as a fundraising activity for the Scout Group. Many participants view completion of the course as a personal milestone and some use the event to raise money for charity.
The route travels through countryside around Hazel Grove and the wider Peak District area, offering varied underfoot surfaces and navigation challenges. Entrants should expect a long-distance route that requires sustained effort and route following over mixed terrain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
