Blisco Dash
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About the race
The Blisco Dash is an informal, low key evening fell race with a long history and a place in English and British championship lists, having also hosted Inter Counties championships. The event aims to recreate a retro fellrunning atmosphere, emphasising basic fellrunning elements and a varied Lakeland course. The finish is located by a Lakeland hostelry.
The route starts from Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale, Ambleside GR 286061, with parking at the National Trust car park ODG. The course is listed as 8 km with approximately 650 m of ascent (about 2133 ft). Runners will encounter rocky sections that require hands for parts of the climb, and the descent route is optional; local knowledge or navigation skills are an advantage. Organisers advise competitors to carry full FRA kit and may require it depending on weather. In poor weather the organiser advises attention to compass navigation and notes there is no provided transport back from adjoining valleys. Use of GPS to navigate is not allowed in fell races.
Entry is available on the day. Prizegiving is informal and has in the past been organised in an unceremonious way; race winners have historically been awarded modest prizes. The event keeps past results and records, including male and female course records from previous years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
