This years Bob Graham attempt is to start at the Moot Hall Keswick at 18:45 on Friday 15th June. It will run to the same schedule as the last few years. The campsite at Thirlspot, adjacent to the Kings Head that we have used for the last few years have Read more
Message for all coming to Jura for the race: Please note that all ferries are docking at Port Ellen (not Port Askaig – the ferry pier is still under repair). This will mean either an extra 20 mile cycle across Islay to Port Askaig or a bus ride to Port Read more
As Bob Berzins told the AGM last week, these moors, which are covered by the CROW access arrangements, are to be closed to public access from 15th May to 18th June this year, excluding certain days (which appear to be 28th May, 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th and 16th Read more
Andy Harmer has suggested a recce of a possible race route sometime later in the year starting at the car park in Low Bradfield and going over into the Ewden Valley via footpaths. If you are interested in this alternative to the Sportsman then meet at 6.45pm in the car Read more
In the Clwydian Hills for the 2nd British Championship race. Extremely good scenery and running, a very good, hard course. Lloyd was 6th, after running Coniston, the Vets very well placed individually and taking 1st Team. Hoping for 2nd Senior Men. Mike Egner was 1st V50, and DT was 1st Read more
If you intend visiting the Peak District National Park please read this item from the National Park Authority about the restrictions on access resulting from the current very dry conditions.
A marvellous First Team at the Three Peaks, with John Hunt 7th – 2nd V40 : Joe 9th – 3rd V40 : the other vital counters were Mick Stenton – 22nd, and Matt – 24th. As always a very hard race, the ground hard and dry, and although sunny, enough Read more
The Dark Peak AGM will be held on Wednesday 9th May at 20:00, at the Grouse Inn, Froggatt. The provisional agenda is as follows: 1- Secretarys report 2- Finance report 3- Chairmans report 4-Edale skyline report and discussion on who is to take over the organisation from Jim/Chris 5-Update on Read more
Congratulations to the four guys who successfully completed the route on April 15. A splendid effort, especially in view of the steamy conditions. Some years ago I offered a reward of one GALLON OF BEER to anybody who could get round in UNDER 10 HOURS. In DPFR centenary year and Read more
A report from Ian Winterburn: Following a 5.00am start from the Sportsman, Steve Matthews, George Yates, Russell Beresford and myself set off in the dark to attempt the 15 Trigs. Following tips from Tim Hawley we soon arrived at Emlin following a glorious sunrise. Some how we picked a good Read more