Last year Dark Peak entered a men’s team into the Rother Valley Relays. With over 150 teams entered last year, it was a great experience. It consists of four 5km loops, with each team member completing one loop. Dark Peak Read more
Spring term Winter should be behind us now! But that doesn’t mean we won’t get some cold and foul days mixed in with the glories of spring! Dates, Venues & Leaders Date Location Comments 23rd Apr Redmires / Ocean View Read more
Cat Lane Canter, Sunday 23rd April – A plug on behalf of James Halse. See details and link to entries in ‘Upcoming races’ below. Past races Clare Oliffe reports that “.. there were a few dark peakers at the Manx Read more
Last week’s outing saw us enjoying some challenging weather but this week, twelve of us, including returnees Sarah and Penny, had some of the meanest weather we had encountered. Classic hypothermic conditions were there in abundance, heavy rain, strong winds, Read more
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 Read more
Congratulations to Ben Hunter who has completed all 214 Wainwrights. Munros next… or the Ethels, perhaps! Burbage Skyline – As per the News item, this year’s race has had to be cancelled. Paul Fauset, the outgoing race organiser, has put Read more
Even in the mist and rain, there was a hint of excitement, well, as much excitement as Slow Warts could generate, as we gathered at the Doctor’s Gate car park near the Snake summit. And the reason? It was 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 Read more
Congratulations to new R.O. Mark Jones and his band of merry helpers for laying on another successful Edale Skyline last weekend. Sally Fawcett (5th and 2nd F40), Juliet Downs (7th) and Rachel Rose (8th) won the women’s team prize with 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 Read more