In all our experience of fell running, there seems to be a recurring theme, that we should run faster and find the optimum route consistently. When we don’t, there is a detailed analysis during and afterwards and a commitment to Read more
Fellsman – The 61st running of this fine 61 mile race in the Yorkshire Dales was held a couple of weeks ago and pleasingly, the overall winner was female. Kudos to Anna Llewellyn. Despina Berdeni, Stuart Walker, Ralph Skrimshire and Read more
The Agenda for the Club AGM next Wednesday (14 May 2025, Norfolk Arms), is now on the website and may be accessed via the Committee Page here.
We were joined at the Cutthroat Bridge by a photographer (Richard Gill) who was waiting for a top fell athlete to do a photo shoot advertising fell running socks. We willingly volunteered but sadly we weren’t accepted, I can only Read more
BURBAGE SKYLINE DPFR needs some help for the 2025 Burbage Skyline on Tuesday 3 June. There are a variety of roles where help is needed and please indicate what you would like to do on the night. https://forms.gle/bR48wjDHn2buk6dW6 Dominic Watts Read more
I know the Slow Warts are allegedly hard core but we enjoyed (yes, enjoyed) a fantastic outing from Snake Bridge. It was warm and sunny and we were full of the joys of spring or so we thought. We even Read more
Readers who have climbed in the Dinorwic quarries, run Peris Horseshoe or who have spent time on the Paddy might be interested in this. Past Races Trunce 2 – A welcome return to racing for Majka Kunicka, 1st Read more
The early conversation topic at King’s Tree was of the planting of trees and their protection from rabbits (?) by plastic tubes which scatter the hillsides in the Dark Peak. However, once the saplings are robust enough, the tubes need Read more
Newlands Memorial – 2nd English Championship race of the season. Results Rob Little and Rhys Findlay-Robinson using combined tactics at Newlands last weekend. Past Races Wirksworth Incline – Izzy-mai Wilson 2nd woman Results Tiger’s Trail – Wins for both Fran Collett Read more
Notice of Annual General Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (Meeting) of Dark Peak Fell Runners (Company) will be held at Norfolk Arms Public House on 14th May 2024 at 20:00. A (shorter than usual) club run Read more