Early announcement to save the date! To mark 50 glorious years of Dark Peak, we’re going to have a special function with dinner and ceilidh. This will be on Saturday 7th November at the Kelham Island Museum, and has been picked based on feedback from members for venues and venue Read more
This Monday sees us at Fox House Trail for the first of three new race routes in these parts, all specifically designed to cater to the needs of members living in the cosier reaches of north-east Derbyshire and south-west Sheffield. If you were ever misguided enough to vote for Nick Read more
2026 is a year to celebrate Dark Peak Fell Runners 50th Anniversary, so here are a couple of ‘save the dates’ for your diary… 19th-20th September – 50th Anniversary Camping Weekend.The loose plan is to have some sort of BBQ/Party and camping in the Edale Valley.The full experience would involve Read more
The winter edition of the Club newsletter is now available. A huge thank you as ever to Adam Samuel as editor and all who contributed.
After 3 years for organising Tom Westgate is stepping down and looking to hand over to a new RO. His ideal replacement being, “somebody closer to the sharp end !!”. The responsibilities of the RO include: Planning and setting the route, date, start times, etc. Updating the event on the Read more
news day race added last minute: See here from hathersage
This year’s challenge is perhaps a little harder than the last couple (by popular demand I should add) and is one for the fellrunner with a well-rounded knowledge of the United Kingdom’s hills and mountains. The answer to each clue is the name of a hill or mountain. Fill them Read more
Champs Please find a link to the final handicaps below, ahead of tomorrow’s race. Please note the amended start time of 09:30 for the first runner. This is to allow for trains out. Due to the above, please check your handicap prior to setting off. Please also remember to bring Read more
The 2025 Club Champs will be taking place from near Barber Booth. PDFs with the route and provisional start list is below. A massive thank you to Felix Watts for handicapping the race. Any comments on the handicap must be sent to Felix Watts and myself via secretary@dpfr.org.uk or 07713 Read more
🏁 The Moment You’ve All Been Waiting For! The Round the Parish Race Series results are in! 📊 Some Stats 👟 21 people and 1 dog took part 🎈 1 balloon recovered 🗺️ 5 parishes circumnavigated 🏃 5 people completed enough races (3) to count for the series 💪 Only Read more