SINFIN RUNNING CLUB
BLUEBELL'S REVENGE
FELL RACE
Sinfin Running Club has a thriving fell community with over 50 different members taking part in the 2025 championship. The club also participates in the British Fell and Hill Relays and organises weekends away to take in events further afield. With such enthusiasm for fell running at Sinfin we’ve decided to organise our very own race. Welcome to the first ever….
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Bluebell’s Revenge
Based on the popular Bluebell race organised by David Denton for many years, we’ve added some spice to the route resulting in more climb and extra distance (hence the new name). With a fully marked course and plenty of friendly marshals, the race takes in two short loops before moving onto a longer figure of eight course around the Chevin. Please note that there are some short sections of open roads on the route, runners must ensure that they take additional care on these sections and follow instructions from marshals when crossing the road.
Race details
Date: Wednesday 27 May 2026
Start Time: 19:00
Category: BS
Distance: 8.9 km / 5.5 miles
Climb: 315 m / 1033 ft
Venue: Bluebell Inn, Farnah Green, Belper, DE56 2UP
Skills: PM
Minimum age: 16
Entries
Race limit: 125 entries. 100 pre-entries available online, all remaining entries available on the night, cash only.
Pre-entry: Yes - opening soon
Pre-entry fee (members): £6.00
Pre-entry fee (non-members): £7.00
Entry on day: Yes
Entry on day fee (members): £7.00 – cash only
Entry on day fee (non-members): £8.00 – cash only
Registration
Registration and on the day entries will be at the Bluebell Inn from 18:00 until 18:45. On the day entries are cash only, please bring exact change where possible.
Teams
There will be a prize for the winning mixed team. Teams will comprise of two male finishers plus two female finishers from each club.
Kit
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There is no mandatory kit requirement but all runners are responsible for ensuring that they have kit appropriate for the weather and terrain including shoes with adequate grip.
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In line with FRA rules please note that the following are not permitted: headphones (including bone conducting ones), electronic navigation aids and poles.
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Numbers must be worn on your front and be clearly visible throughout the race. Please note this is a BYOP (Bring Your Own Pins) race.
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Water will be available at the end of the race but please note that we are operating on a BYOB/C basis (Bring Your Own Bottle/Cup).
Travel
Where possible please travel by foot, bike or public transport. If you are driving to the race please try to car share wherever possible. Parking is available at the Bluebell Inn or around the village, please ensure you park with consideration to minimise the impact on residents.
Social
After attending a race Sinfin runners like nothing more than sharing race anecdotes and stories over a nice hot cup of tea (other beverages are available!). You are all more than welcome to join us after the race as we enjoy the food and drink on offer at the Bluebell Inn. https://www.thebluebellinnfarnahgreen.co.uk/
Rules
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Once you have collected your race number if you decide not to start the race or retire part way through the event you MUST return to race HQ to report your retirement even if you have already informed a marshal on the course. This is an essential safety requirement and failure to do so may result in an unnecessary search by rescue organisations.
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Dogs are not permitted in the race.
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Failure to comply with kit rules or instructions from marshals may result in disqualification.
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Failure to comply with the FRA “Requirements for Runners” or “Rules for Runners” will result in disqualification. A link to these documents can be found below.
Course Records
As this is the first running of the event will you be the person to set the bar for future years?
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Entries Opening Soon
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Contact
Bluebell's Revenge is is a fell race run under a Fell Runner's Association (FRA) licence. Runners must be familiar with the following:
