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Every year we select a different carving from Ilkley Moor for the small trophies. This is the carving for 2012, it is called ‘the surprised face’ and can be found at grid reference 13884575 (on Stead Crag, between path along the edge of dried up part of Rushy Beck). Thanks to James Fonquernie for producingContinue reading “2012 Small Trophies”

Martin Chilton has contacted us to say that he has reviewed the book for the Daily Telegraph, and mentions the Fund at the end of the review, click to go the the Telegraph review

Mike Rose was a much respected secretary of the Fell Runners Association, committee member of the Gritstone Mountaineering Club and a Jack Bloor Trustee from 1985 – 2003. Mike knew Jack from the fells, he valued his friendship and companionship. Jack’s completion of the Bob Graham round at the age of 52 (1978) spurred MikeContinue reading “Mike Rose Trophy”

Mike Rose was a much respected secretary of the Fell Runners Association, committee member of the Gritstone Mountaineering Club and a Jack Bloor Trustee from 1985 – 2003. Mike knew Jack from the fells, he valued his friendship and companionship. Jack’s completion of the Bob Graham round at the age of 52 (1978) spurred MikeContinue reading “Mike Rose Trophy”

Organisers of the Jack Bloor Races are very pleased to announce continued support from three local businesses. Smoooth will be sponsoring the Junior Races. Smoooth is a popular Café & Deli at 14-16 Wells Road, Ilkley. This is close to the town centre on the main route up to Ilkley Moor. website The Ilkley BreweryContinue reading “Race Sponsorship 2012”

From 2012 the Fell Running Association requires all fell races ‘run under FRA rules’ to use metric measures to describe distance and climb. All U18 competitors require the signed consent of their parent or guardian to enter races. This includes U18 competitors running the Senior Race. Parental consent may be provided by: ·  Signing theContinue reading “FRA Rule changes”

Recent downpours failed to slow the field of over 200 runners in an exciting 26th annual Jack Bloor Race on Ilkley Moor. In a dramatic finish the leading pair in the men’s race pressed the 5.2 mile course record hard – only to see it stay out of reach by 5 seconds! Graham Pearce ofContinue reading “2011 Race Reports”

Patricia Bloor 29.07.1930 – 09.08.2011 Patricia died peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loving children aged 81 years on 9th August. A very much loved Mum of Hilary, Vivien, Robert and Roger, who will be sadly missed by all of her family, friends and all those involved with the Jack Bloor Race. Photo: Patricia, RogerContinue reading “Patricia Bloor Obituary 2011”

Robin Britton completed the Joss Naylor Challenge and raised £260 for the Jack Bloor Fund. Robin said: ‘I am pleased to have ben able to do something for Jack’s memory, even at this late stage in my career – l wish the Fund every success in encouraging more young people onto the hills’