Bleaklow Blitz

APR
26
2026
A Category AM fell race on 26 April 2026 starting at Torside Car Park, the course covers 12.9 km with 452 m of ascent along the Pennine Way to Bleaklow Head and back. Entries are managed via SiEntries and organised by Start2Jog Running Club.
Sun 26 Apr 2026
13 kilometers

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Bleaklow Blitz

Bleaklow Blitz is a Category AM fell race scheduled for 26 April 2026. The route starts at Torside Reservoir, follows the Pennine Way up to Bleaklow Head, completes a loop, and returns along the Pennine Way to the start area.

The course distance is 12.9 km / 8 miles and includes 452 m / 1483 ft of climb. The minimum age for entry is 18 years. Recorded course times include a male record of 01:00:40 set in 2022 and a female record of 01:10:46 set in 2025.

Entries open on Friday 28 November 2025 and close on Sunday 19 April 2026. Entry fees are listed as FRA members £8.00 and non members £9.00. Registration for the event is managed through the SiEntries system and, at the time of this listing, one participant is registered.

The event is organised by Start2Jog Running Club and is based at Torside Car Park. The route information and ascent figures describe upland and path running on the Pennine Way and terrain around Bleaklow Head. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 km
12.9 Km / 8 Miles