Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam.
At the Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam, the 6.7 Miler is the distance where you see everything exactly once: a single lap of open country, garden and woodland in Leeds. Two climbs shape it, and because the longer one arrives close to the end, the race belongs to whoever still has something left by then.
Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam 2027: Course, Route Profile & Map
The lap opens with a brief kick upward, then drops around 40 metres before the first kilometre is out. A nearly level stretch follows along the lowest part of the course, until the first climb begins at km 2.6. It comes in two steps with a short shelf between them and carries you back up by about km 3.5. The high ground stays calm for a little over a kilometre, and from km 5 the course heads down again.
Between km 6 and km 9 the route stays low and gently undulating. Then the closing climb starts, also in two steps. Its second step runs for just over 600 metres, peaks at nearly eight percent and ends only about half a kilometre from the finish, so the lap saves its hardest moment for last.
The appeal of the course is its variety: the open ground gives way to gardens and trees, and path, grass and trail take turns underfoot. This is no mountain race, with the highest points barely 50 metres above the lowest. It is no smooth city run either, because rhythm and surface keep changing. Drinks and food are on offer every 3 miles, at this length more of a courtesy than a necessity.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 2.6 | 0.4 km | 3.9 % | 6.1 % | +14 m | — |
| km 3.2 | 0.3 km | 5.7 % | 7 % | +19 m | — |
| km 9 | 0.3 km | 4.2 % | 5.9 % | +14 m | — |
| km 9.6 | 0.6 km | 5.8 % | 7.7 % | +36 m | — |
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam.
Start under control
The start invites you to overdo it. The first kilometre falls away, your legs turn over by themselves, and anyone who rolls along with it reaches the level stretch with too high a heart rate. Let the slope carry you loosely and settle by km 2 on the pace you mean to hold to the end.
Hold your rhythm
Run the first climb by effort, not by the watch. It is short enough to run all the way, but attacking it buys a few seconds that you pay for at the top. That calm high ground up to km 5 is exactly where time comes back most cheaply.
Spend what is left
The race is decided from km 9. The false logic says there is nothing to save over barely eleven kilometres. If you do not ease off a touch on the low section beforehand, you will fade on the closing climb and lose more there than the extra speed earned you. Keep your cadence high on the slope and the last 500 metres are yours for a finishing kick.
Training plan for Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam: 12-week build
Build the base
Expect 55 to 80 minutes depending on fitness. That is an effort just below threshold which the climbs keep tipping over it: not an even 10K, but a tempo run with two hard peaks, the second of which arrives when you are already tired.
Train race pace
That second peak is your main training target. Runs that start easy and finish with several minutes of brisk uphill running reproduce it better than any interval set on a flat track. Once a week, add hill repeats of two to four minutes on a moderate gradient, with an easy jog down as recovery. Add a sustained tempo run of 20 to 30 minutes so that race pace feels familiar on the level stretches.
Rehearse the course
The surface deserves its own attention. Path, grass and trail change within minutes, and every stride on grass costs a little more than on firm ground. Move at least one session a week onto ground like that, the fast ones included, so you learn to hold pace without losing your footing.
Arrive fresh
The drop straight after the start belongs in the plan too: short downhill stretches with a relaxed upper body and quick feet, until they stop costing you energy. A date at the end of April puts your last hard block in March and the first days of the race month, with the final week kept easy.
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Everything about Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam.
How long is Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam?
Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam is 10.78 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
How much elevation gain does Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam have?
Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam has around 148 m of elevation gain over 10.78 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam?
Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam is classified as Rolling, averaging 13.8 vertical metres per kilometre. 34% of the route is flat, 34% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 0% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam have?
The hardest climb of Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam starts at kilometre 9.6, runs for 0.6 km at an average of 5.8% and gains 36 metres. 4 climbs are mapped in total.
Is Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam a loop course?
Yes, Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam course?
Yes. The Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam course is on this page as a free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam?
Preparation for Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam should account for 10.78 km, 148 m of elevation gain, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam?
The pacing strategy for Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam should reflect 10.78 km, 148 m of elevation gain, and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam take place?
Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam takes place on April 25, 2027.
Where does Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam take place?
Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam takes place in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Which distances does Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam offer?
Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam offers 4 distances — 6.7 Miler: 10.78 km; 20 Miler: 32.19 km; Marathon: 42.2 km; Half Marathon: 21.1 km.
How do I register for Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam?
Registration runs through the organiser: itsgrimupnorthrunning.co.uk. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
