The Bob Graham Round: A Challenging Fell Running Challenge
Named After the Legendary Bob Graham
The Bob Graham Round is a challenging fell running challenge in the English Lake District. It is named after Bob Graham (1889-1966), a Keswick guest-house owner who broke the record in June 1932. The challenge involves traversing 42 fells (hills) in under 24 hours, covering a distance of 66 miles (106 km) and ascending over 27,000 feet (8,230 m) of elevation.
Kilian Jornet's Legendary Completion
In 2018, Spanish mountain athlete Kilian Jornet completed the Bob Graham Round in an impressive 12 hours and 57 minutes, aided by the support of the fell running community in the Lake District. This remarkable achievement showcased the extreme endurance and skill required to complete the challenge.
The Second-Fastest Time in History
On July 8, 2018, British fell runner George Foster completed the Bob Graham Round in the second-fastest time in history, recording a time of 13 hours and 44 minutes. Foster narrowly beat fellow Brit Billy Bland's previous record by just 4 minutes. This extraordinary achievement demonstrated the high level of competition and determination among fell runners.
An Ultimate Test of Endurance
The Bob Graham Round is a demanding and prestigious ultramarathon route. Its elevation gain and rugged terrain make it one of the most challenging fell running routes in the United Kingdom. Many fell runners attempt the challenge each year, but only a small number successfully complete it within the 24-hour time limit. Those who succeed earn immense respect and admiration within the fell running community.
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