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36th JACK BLOOR RACES
ILKLEY MOOR
Tuesday 9th May 2023
This is an official FRA fell race held under FRA Rules
FRA Licence Number 2023-8326
All senior competitors and consenting parents or legal guardians of junior competitors must read, familiarise and comply with:
2023 FRA REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNERS – ‘The Runners Rules’
In particular, please note:
- Safety Equipment – Competitors must bring and expect to wear or carry:
- Waterproof, whole body cover
- Hat
- Gloves
- Compass
- Map
- Whistle
The Race Organiser may relax some of these kit requirements depending on the weather conditions
As the race is held on an evening in May competitors should be equipped for all conditions – Apart from mist, rain and cold, the main risk of bad weather is thunderstorm, including lightning &/or heavy rain.
All runners should understand the risk of Hypothermia and take precaution
- Race Numbers must be worn on the chest and be visible to race officials
- Procedure for Retiring – Once you have registered you must report to the Race Organiser if you retire before or during the race
- Safety bearing is NORTH down off the moor
- Monitoring Senior Race – Individual competitor race numbers will be recorded at the start, midway checkpoint and finish – Please assist officials
First Aid
A first aider and first aid kit will be available at Race Assembly – Senior Race marshals and sweeper carry a whistle, mobile phone, wound dressing and survival blanket
Nearest Minor Injuries Unit
Wharfedale Urgent Treatment Centre (non emergency)
Wharfedale Hospital, Newall Carr Road, OTLEY, LS21 2LY
Tel 01943 465522
Open 0800-2300
Nearest Accident & Emergency
Airedale General Hospital, Skipton Road, Steeton, KEIGHLEY, BD20 6TD
Tel 01535 652511
Open 24/7
Senior start 7.15 pm, registration from 6 pm
BS (Category B, Short) Fell Race run under FRA rules
On gritstone moors rising to 400m above sea level
Distance 8.4km – climb 350m
Navigational fell race – route unmarked – course recce advised
Navigational skills (NS) required
Local knowledge (LK) useful
Age on day of race (including for U23s)
Minimum age 16yrs
Suitable for novices – provided FRA rules met
In view of daylight runners should be capable of completing the course within 100 minutes – Course recce advised – If required, Checkpoint 3 (Cowper’s Cross) is a suitable point from which to retire with an easy descent down Keighley Gate track to Wells Road and Race HQ.
Senior Race course map can be found here
Checkpoints (all marshalled):
1 SE 111 461 Badger Stone
2 SE 096 469 Swastika Stone
3 SE 102 456 Cowper’s Cross
4 SE 115 452 Trig Point
5 SE 124 459 Ruin at Gill Head
6 SE 119 468 Small Summit
Senior Race monitoring – Individual race numbers will be recorded as you enter the pre-Start pen, at Checkpoint 3 (Cowper’s Cross) and at the Finish – Please assist officials by making your race number visible
Either complete the Senior Race Entry form at Registration or download a copy here and bring to the race
NB Parental consent is required for all U18s entering the Senior Race
Either (a) sign the Senior Race Entry form on-the-day, or (b) download, print and sign this same form here, or (c) bring a signed FRA Parental Consent form for Junior Fell Runners which can be downloaded here
Senior records
Men: 38:04 Greg Hull (2007)
Women: 45:19 Jemima Elgood (2019)
Senior prizes
Trophies for leading individuals
Junior starts from 6 pm, registration from 5 pm
Flagged and marshalled courses suitable for age categories below
Minimum age 6yrs (on day of race)
Junior race categories:
U9 0.75km distance 45m climb Start 6.00 pm
U11 0.75km distance 45m climb Start 6.10 pm
U13 1.65km distance 115m climb Start 6.20 pm
U15 1.65km distance 115m climb Start 6.20 pm
U19 2.20km distance 185m climb Start 6.20 pm
The U19 category accommodates 16–18 year-olds including any U19s who prefer not to enter the Senior Race
Junior Race course maps can be found here
Either complete the Junior Race Entry form at Registration or download a copy here and bring to the race
Parental consent is required for all U18s
Either, sign the Junior Race Entry form on-the-day, or download, print and sign this same form here, or bring a signed FRA Parental Consent form for Junior Fell Runners which can be downloaded here
Junior prizes
Sponsor prize & certificate for first three runners in each class
Sponsor voucher for all participants
Location of Registration, Start and Finish
Opposite Darwin Gardens, Wells Road, Ilkley LS29 9JS
Grid ref SE117470
See map here
Only 550m uphill from Ilkley train / bus station
Parking
Please park in the Darwin Gardens car park or only on the south side of Wells Road immediately adjacent to the event. Please do not park on the north side!
Entry
On-the-day only
Junior registration from 5 pm
Senior registration from 6 pm
Fees
Juniors £1.00
Seniors £7.00
Please bring the correct change if at all possible
All monies go to the Jack Bloor Memorial Fund
Toilets
No toilets at the start / finish area. Nearest public toilets: 350m uphill to south in separate building west of White Wells. Or 650m north and downhill in town centre car park (20p but only open until 5.30 pm)
Notes
Fund-raising cake stall
Please bring your own safety pins and drinks
No dogs to accompany competitors during the race
Cancellation
In the event of severe weather or other circumstances forcing cancellation this will be notified at the event on the evening and, if possible, via the website –
We will try to contact as many clubs as possible
Enquiries
Rob King, Race Organiser, Tel 07954 996848 (before 9 pm)
Helping at the Jack Bloor Races
If you wish to help with the annual Jack Bloor Races – Thank you – Please contact the Race Organiser or use the contact form here
Donations to the Jack Bloor Memorial Fund
Over the years the Fund has received many donations from individuals, race organisers and various bodies – If you are organising an event, perhaps you might consider making a collection or donating part of the proceeds to the Jack Bloor Memorial Fund – Please use the contact form here