The Bob Graham Round is a fell running challenge in the Lake District covering 42 peaks over 66 miles with around 27,000 ft of ascent / descent.
If you complete the round under 24hrs, and have a witness to confirm you reached each summit, you are eligible to become a member of the Bob Graham 24hr club.
Gary Bradley started hhis attempt at 21:05 on Friday 13th Aug and finished at 19:54 on Saturday 14th Aug for a total time of 22hrs 49mins.
“I had an excellent support team, both on the fells & at the leg change-overs, without their support this would not have been possible”.
Support runners:
Leg 1 - Michael Plummer, Simon Franklin, Carol Morgan
Leg 2 - John Boothman
Leg 3 - Stephen Shorrock, Tom Hollins
Leg 4 - Andy Berry, Tom Hollins
Leg 5 - Andy Berry, Nick Treitl plus Harley Treitl on the last road section
Leg changeover support - Steven Plummer, Michelle Plummer, Becci Daggett, Katie Towers, Leanne Treitl
It was a memorable weekend that will live long in my memory and I’m now looking forward to supporting some other BFR attempts (you know who you are….) in the future….