Welcome to the Jack Bloor Races and Fund website

Following Jack Bloor's death in 1984, the Jack Bloor fund was established to continue his work in helping those who lack the means to pursue their dreams in the outdoors.
The Jack Bloor races were set up to raise money for the Fund. The annual senior and junior races take place on Ilkley Moor in May.

Next race date May 2010 - this will be our 25th year. We hope to make it a special event - more details to follow!

Thanks to everyone who ran and helped in 2009. Congratulations to the open winners: Lizzie Adams (Knavesmire) and Graham Pearce (Pudsey and Bramley)

Results are here now, the organiser's report is here

The Jack Bloor Trustees would like to thank the the King family for their generous donation to the Jack Bloor Fund

The Gemma King Memorial Fund was established following her death on 6th June 2007. Gemma died following a fall during innocent childplay whilst on a family holiday exploring the Picos de Europa mountains in Northern Spain. She was just 11 years old.

Gemma’s Fund supports a number of charities which encourage and enhance children’s appreciation of wildlife and outdoor adventure. We are proud to be able to make a donation to the Jack Bloor Fund which seeks to support young people to pursue their dreams in the outdoors.

During her short life Gemma enjoyed many outdoor adventures with her family, school and clubs. Despite her tragic accident our conviction that children gain so much from experiencing wild country and wildlife remains as strong as ever. Together with our younger daughter, Laura and with the help and support of our many friends we continue to enjoy the great outdoors be it returning to the Picos mountains, competing in the Swedish O-Ringen orienteering festival, cycling to Black Sail hut in Ennerdale or running in the Jack Bloor Races on Ilkley Moor.

Finally, we thank so many people for their donations to Gemma’s Fund and for their continuing support for us. Thank you.

Rob, Lindsey & Laura King

The Jack Bloor Races are supported by

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The background image on this page is taken from the original trophy, inspired by the Swastika rock carving at checkpoint two