We are excited to remain part of the Outside Winter Race Series for 2024/25- supported by Rab. The series includes the Curbar Commotion (5th October), the Hathersage Night Fell Race (13th Nov), the Baslow Bolt (30th Nov), the Hathersage Hibernator (date tbc), the Winter Half Tour of Bradwell (date tbc) and the Grindleford Gallop (date tbc). There are great prizes from Outside and Rab in all races, and a Champions prize for the fastest man and woman over all 6 races. Also tasty tray bakes from the Outside Cafe!

See https://www.outside.co.uk/outside-winter-race-series for more details.

Inaugurated in 2019 with a first cohort of 280 participants, the Bolt is a relatively new fell race. It is a revival of the old Baslow fell race and it takes place on a new, beautiful and challenging course that skirts the Baslow skyline. Routes are well marked & marshalled and therefore suitable for all levels of experience. 

The Baslow Bolt is a 13.2km Category BM (medium distance, medium altitude gain) FRA mandated mixed terrain fell race through woodland and pasture on paths and trails with minimum road running. The route climbs away from Baslow through fields towards Hassop then proceeds along the beautiful ridge path through Bank Wood and Bramley Wood (a little known local gem). It then drops down to the River Derwent and Calver/ Curbar before climbing up to Baslow Edge (with its fabulous views across both the Dark & White Peak) through a mixture of limestone trail and gritstone before descending Bar Road into Baslow and the finish. The total elevation gain is approximately 400m. For further details, see the route map. The event is licensed and run as an FRA (Fell Running Association) event and thus subject to FRA rules & regulations. This means that runners should be prepared to run with the FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit.  

Participants are kindly requested to complete the event registration form. The total number of participants will be capped this year at 400 through our on-line entry system. To secure your place we advise registering at your earliest convenience once on-line registration opens at 10.00am on Saturday 19th October.

All proceeds from the event go to Baslow St Anne’s Primary School PTFA and Baslow St Anne’s Church buildings restoration fund. This year we are also pleased to support Blythe House Hospice (providing hospice care at home across the Derbyshire Dales - formerly Helen's Trust) and Water Aid (an international organisation determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere).

Registration: Race numbers and timing chips can be collected at registration. Registration is at St Anne's C of E Primary School DE45 1RZ. Registration 8.30 - 9.30am.
Date of event: 30th November 2024.
Start time: 10:00am. Runners will need to leave the registration at the school by 9.45am to reach the start line at the church for the race briefing at 9.50am.
Starting point: St Anne's Church, 1 Church Street, Baslow, DE45 1RY.
Finish Point: Baslow St Anne’s Primary School, School Lane, Baslow, DE45 1RZ.
Distance: 13.2km.
Elevation gain: 400m.
FRA Category: BM (medium length & medium ascent). FRA mandated & insured via UKA
Entry fee: £10 (on-line entry only) NOTE THERE ARE NO ON THE DAY ENTRIES AND NO REFUNDS
Minimum age: 18.
Maximum number of runners: 400

Race Directors: Richard Conroy and David Elphick. Email us at race@baslowbolt.com