Dark Peak Fell Runners is an athletics club for (mostly) hill & mountain running. The club is based in Sheffield and although the majority of the 300+ membership is local, the famous brown vest has migrated as far New Zealand. The club caters for a wide range of running interests and abilities, from short local races to ultra distance events, with some individuals achieving success in the English and British championships. The club thrives on minimal organisation and if you have a slightly anarchic sense of humour and an appetite to compete in unusual events, you will feel at home with people of a similar disposition.
Fell running has a culture for individuals to take personal responsibility for safety when out on the hills, as terrain and weather conditions can be severe. Therefore it is expected that you assess your own physical ability, mountain craft skills, clothing and equipment before going for a run.
After a brief absence, the Cap’n returned to the Serious Slow Warts to lead us from Fairholmes on a classic Harmerian outing in early July. We’d already endured a jungle-hot and -humid, climate for a Read more
Having received the Hakes’ family seal of approval two weeks ago at Broomhead, we’re heading south-west to cater to the glitterati of north-east Derbyshire this coming Monday. For the slightly amended route/description following this Wednesday’s Read more
We were apparently under a heat dome covering mainly Europe but, for us, particularly the Westend in the Dark Peak where the Serious (Slow) Warts were gathering. Even before we started there had been a Read more
It is rare for the Serious (Slow Warts) to venture to the more “civilised” south west corner of the Dark Peak, (dangerously near to the White Peak) but, with a touch of trepidation, we brave Read more
A gentle reminder to those who may have missed out so far, as we enter the second quarter of the summer series tomorrow evening, that these regular Monday night races are open to all comers Read more
What a glorious evening! The air (possibly Arctic) was clear and the views were extensive; it was claimed that even Pendle Hill could be seen. Of course, that was not our only impressive sight. Closer Read more
In contrast to the previous few days, we were dressed in almost winter gear including Chris’s Bloomers, now modified to stop them inflating in the wind, such are the deep discussions before starting an outing. Read more
Yes, there were nine Serious (Slow) Warts including returnees Tom, Roger and Ian, who gathered at Cutthroat Bridge for what promised or threatened to be a hot evening. It was about 30⁰C with a bit Read more
The Club Committee, as elected at the 2026 AGM is: Chairman: Dominic Watts (Company Director) Secretary: Guy Ward Treasurer: David Arundale Membership Secretary: Despina Berdeni / Rob Greenwood Men’s Captain: Tom Saville Women’s Captain: Lisa Read more
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