The 2009 Three Peaks Race entry form requires runners to state their club’s UK Athletics Registration number and are charging an extra £4 to folk who are not members of affiliating clubs. Maybe the start of a general trend as our sport becomes more popular? For reference, DPFR’s affiliation number Read more
I am currently trying to get a Dark Peak team of 10 vet runners for the Pennine Bridleway relay race on Sun 1st Feb 2009. (Yes it does clash with Mickledon straddle and the Kinder trial races). We already have an entry and for anyone who hasnt done it before Read more
A message from Lynn:Sunday 1st February is the Pennine Bridleway Relay. After Kirsty’s heroic efforts organizing the other relays I have offered to sort this one out to give her a well earned break! It is along similar lines to the Calderdale but slightly shorter which means it starts and Read more
For anyone thinking of joining the 2009 membership form is now available here. It is probably a good time to remind everyone that after the club championships in November we updated our list of members, which means that if you had not paid your 2008 subs you were removed from Read more
A message from the organiser: If any Dark Peaker can help with the Skyline race this year please let me know ASAP.For the event to successfully take place it requires the efforts of many people. There are lots of jobs to do, ranging from cleaning up in the Village Hall Read more
The Warts’ run this Wednesday, as per the calendar, will be from Hugh’s Hut in Stoney Middleton. However, some Warts in the north of the area won’t be able to make it in time for the start so there will be an alternative run for them from the Royal at Read more
In a NutshellThis winter I am going to attempt a non-stop 24 hour run (called the Ramsay Round) across some of the most remote and inhospitable mountains of Scotland. I am doing this to raise money for Cancer Research, inspired by my Mum who died of breast cancer this year. Read more
Map and compass in a small plastic bag. The map is a Harveys map made for the 1984 Karrimor. Contact Roy Small if it is yours, or collect from Roy at the Boxing Day event.
Roy has volunteered to put on the Boxing Day race: The race I have in mind is an 8 kilometre circuit from Ox Stones starting at 11:00 am. Some rough terrain but most should finish inside the hour. Straight race, no trick or treats this time. We may do soup Read more
After the fraustration of losing out to Clayton again I\’m sure the DPFR vets will want to redeem themselves! The PBR is on 1st Feb 2009. 5 legs (pairs), If you fancy a run please check you diaries and let me know asap. I will only bother to enter a Read more