Welcome to the Jack Bloor Races and Fund

Jack Bloor was a pioneering climber and fell runner, former chairman of the Yorkshire BMC, helped establish the classic Three Peaks Race, coached orienteers to World Class level, County Mountain Advisor to the Scouts and has many rock climbing first ascents in Yorkshire and the Lake District.

Jack Bloor Fund was established to continue his work in helping those who lack the means to pursue their dreams in the outdoors.

The JB Races were set up to raise money for the JB Fund.

The annual senior and junior races take place on Ilkley Moor in May

Thanks to everyone who came to the 25th Jack Bloor Races

Congratulations to the two winners:

2010 male winner

Peter Hodkinson (Erewash) and Terry Lonergan (Sponsor - Complete Runner) – 39.42
Victoria Wilkinson (Bingley Harriers) and Terry Lonergan (Sponsor – Complete Runner) – 45.28 (new course record)

Pete Hodkinson had this to say after race:
The hills felt absolutely unbearable (after zero hill training) and I was very very close to dropping out on a couple of occasions - felt so sick.
Hung on during the flats/downhills though and kept on battling till the end... more

And Victoria Wlkinson commented:

After a glorious morning whilst many of us were in work the black clouds started to gather throughout the day just ready to produce a hailstorm and near freezing conditions for the 25th Anniversary of the Jack Bloor Fell Race... more

Results Race report

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

In 2009 Gritstone Club member Tom Greenwood published ‘Memories of Dolphin’. The book is the collected memories of those who knew Arthur together with photographs, sketches and an appendix, which includes material about his life and activities. Also included with the book is a free DVD with rare film footage of Arthur climbing at Almcliff and on Gimmer Crag in the Lake District. The Jack Bloor Fund will be supported from sales of the book.

Copies of ‘Memories of Dolphin’ will be on sale at the race but can be purchased by mail order. An order form can be downloaded by visiting the Gritstone Club website