A last minute change to this Monday’s Summer Series race (17th August) sees the Grainsfoot race standing in for the Hurkling Howler, since Bradfield Moors has been closed at short notice by the land owners for the next few Mondays. See you all at Ashopton Viaduct for the usual 6:30pm Read more
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club, we will be taking a club photo prior to the start of the club run on 9 September, in front of the (at time of writing, currently closed) Sportsman. It would be fantastic to be able to take a photo of all Read more
It’s never too late to pitch up to the summer series (until the winter series is upon us, that is). Next Monday, 10th August, is the inaugural running of Jim Orrell’s Bleak Doctor. All new runners most welcome, for what promises to be a bit of a classic in the 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 final recce, see calendar entry. Would be great to see a few more folk out 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 and represent a really good way to build racing fitness, navigational confidence and familiarity with 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 Watson Kit: Richard Hakes (Company Director) Calendar: Simon Mills Welfare: Helen Elmore Diversity & Inclusion: Read more
Very pleasing to welcome fully 28 runners to the first race of the series a couple of week’s ago. Here’s hoping there’s a comparable number next Monday for the short – but decidedly varied – Pike Lowe Direct. Please note the revised start point on Gilroyd Lane, and try to Read more
Notice of Annual General Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (Meeting) of Dark Peak Fell Runners (Company) will be held at Norfolk Arms Public House on 13th May 2026 at 20:00. A (shorter than usual) club run from the Norfolk Arms will take place prior at Read more
Looking forward to welcoming participants old and new to the first Summer Series race from Strines Inn this coming Monday 27th April. At Simon M’s request, there will be a slightly later 6:45pm start for the speedier folk amongst us, in order to accommodate travel times. The more senior members Read more