The Bob Graham Round is a fell running challenge over a 66 miles (106.22km), 27,000 feet (8.23km) circuit of the highest peaks in the English Lake District within 24 hours. From 1997 to date, twelve Saltwell Harriers have successfully completed the challenge within the time limit, eleven of them officially registered as members of the Bob Graham 24 Hour Club.
Their reports below offer a wealth of insights into the challenge for those contemplating it or anything like it. Moreover, they are a fascinating collection of stories to read for anyone with an interest in fell running, running in general or human endeavour, teamwork, planning, and so on. Hope you enjoy reading them!
- Keith Wood (24 June 1995
- Fred Smith (28 June 1997)
- Tim Forster (8-9 July 2000)
- Phil Pearson (1 June 2002)
- Jim Thompson (June 2008)
- Chris Kennedy (19 June 2010)
- Paul Richardson (28 May 2016)
- Iain Armstrong (26/27 May 2017)
- Rob Brooks (23-24 June 2017)
- Gemma Bradley (14-15 June 2019)
- Seb Bufton (26 June 2021)
- Simon Long (24-25 June 2022)
The Joss Naylor Challenge
The Joss Naylor Challenge is a route in the Lake District, starting at Pooley Bridge and comprising of 30 summits over a distance of 48 miles (77.25km) and climbing 16,000 feet (4.88km).