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The idea for the 15 Trigs was inspired by the 1984 Dark Peak KIMM, and has since become a DPFR ‘standard’. It was first completed on the 7th July 1985 by Peter Jones, Bob Segrove and Alan Yates. Bob Berzins was probably the first to lay down the gauntlet, posting Read more

Greg Rimmer has been in touch to say “We are organising a relay of the long tour of Bradwell, to be run on the 22 June this year. I’m asking for some volunteers to run individual legs for us to give us a better idea of the aggregate finishing time Read more

Burbage Skyline is fast approaching and consent for the race licence has just been given – so we’re on! Race entries open on SI Entries on Saturday 6th April. For more info visit the Burbage Skyline page. Please volunteer to help. This is one of three official DPFR races (along Read more

A chap called Richard Kennaugh left a bag at the Skyline. He lives in Altrincham so it’s not easy for him to get to the Sportsman (which is where it currently resides). So if you are going to the Chicken Run this weekend, or Herod’s Farm on 17th and could Read more

After the cancellation of the third of this year’s Carshare League races last month, no one has yet completed more than one race. However, there are two races coming up later this month so this should change. First up is the excellent Teenager with Altitude in the Lakes on Saturday Read more

The need for the club to wear its registered club colours in champs races and team events has been reaffirmed from on high. The ONLY registered vest for men or women is ‘peat brown with purple and yellow hoops’. If we do not conform there is a chance of disqualification. Read more

Note there won’t be a coaching session next week (Tuesday 2nd April) as I’m away. Next coaching – Tuesday 9th April, 6.30pm Millhouses Park. All abilities welcome.Dave

There were a few items left behind after the skyline. If it’s your’s get in touch via the contact us page on this website or alternatively message the Dark Peak Fell Runners Facebook page.

Due to the excessive March rainfall, parking in Edale is much more restricted than usual and we stress the importance of car sharing for the race. There is plenty of free parking available on route to Edale, why not share lifts from one of the surrounding villages? We have been Read more

The Skyline reached its limit of 400 entries some time ago now, and we currently have a waiting list of around 30 people. So if you have an entry and know that you are not going to be able to run please let us know (at skyline@dpfr.org.uk) as soon as Read more