There will be a 6:00 start for the Slow Warts and then 6:30 for most runners with a 6:45 for out and out speedsters only. Please note sunset is at 8:15 so please be sensible with your start times and can everybody carry headtorches please and full appropriate kit. The Read more
Notice of Annual General Meeting The DPFR Annual General Meeting will take place at 20.00 on Wednesday 17th May 2023 at the Norfolk Arms Public House. There will be a club run starting at 6.30 taking a suitable route to ensure to be back in time for the AGM. Some Read more
Following some near misses with cattle in recent years, and especially during the 2022 event, attempts have been made to work with the grazing tenant to make the race safer for all. Unfortunately we’ve been unable to find a workable resolution, and as such I’ve taken the decision not to Read more
For those who saw yesterdays announcement please ignore it, we will be meeting for the club run in Oughtibridge due to a clash with SYO at other locations. We’ll meet outside Coronation Park where there is plentiful parking there and on the approaches to the cricket club. As per yesterday’s Read more
The Club run this week will start from Grenoside Wood Car Park. A lesser known area for many so please consider bringing a map, compass AND (not or) a well charged phone for some ‘where are we’ moments.
Periodically the FRA share an update through the club ambassadors. The DPFR Ambassador is James Lowe (I would happy pass this role on to another willing volunteer). See updates below Consultation on British Championships Format Changes The UK Athletics Mountain Running Advisory Group are the organiser of the British Championships Read more
Sunday (12th)’s race – Boz’s Birthday race is cancelled because of the snow. Hopefully it will get rescheduled for later in the year.
The first race in the 2023 Junior championships (23rd April) has been changed from Black Combe to Duddon, due to organisational issues. https://www.fellrunner.org.uk/juniors/junior-engli… Further details will be in the Dark Peak Calendar as they emerge.
The following message is on its way to members via email: We are currently around 20 volunteers short for the Edale Skyline on the 26th March. If you are available, please consider volunteering. Without your help on the hills the race cannot safely go ahead. We especially need volunteers to Read more
Dark Peak entered one team in the Trans-Pennine Relay on Saturday 4th March. The Dark Peak team (‘Dogsbane’, don’t ask) comprised Steve Matthews, Mike Bourne, Carl Egdell, Tim Egdell, and Richard Bradbury. We ran 5 legs from Sheffield Town Hall across to The Boar’s Head Inn near Poynton. Weather conditions Read more