The Eric Mitchell Trophy will be awarded following the results of the Dark Peak Stones race on Saturday. The prestigious trophy will be awarded based on a handicap devised in the pub afterwards.
This is Andy’s last as RO and indeed originator of the race ,for those interested there is a photo of the 2nd running in December 1984 with Malcom ,Tim ,Graham ,Bob and legend Colin Henson as well as myself and Read more
Temperatures are looking extremely low for tomorrows run. Please bring full FRA kit as a minimum. I would highly suggest additional layers and ensuring that what you bring isn’t just your super lightweight stuff. Please remember on a club run Read more
This is Andy’s last as RO and indeed originator of the race ,for those interested there is a photo of the 2nd running in December 1984 with Malcom ,Tim ,Graham ,Bob and legend Colin Henson as well as myself and Read more
Nicky Spinks reports on Facebook…Really chuffed to have a good run at Cheviot Goat Winter Ultra. Longer route, more climb, same bogs but they were so cold and boggy. 94.52km 4154m. 1st lady!! Poor feet are battered. Very happy so Read more
From this title it shouldn’t take long to guess where we started from on our Wednesday night’s ramble. Heather and rocks are pretty common but the other items pin point our location near and over the river Ewden. As always, Read more
Also on the 3-4 December weekend there is the Montane Cheviot Goat with 11 Brown Vests taking part. A Google search of Double Cheviot Goat may reveal an interesting variation on the event! The organisers will allow one of the Read more
I like to start these blogs with “Congratulations to…”. This week I simply refer you to Dark Peak Fell Runners Achievements Past races Club champs – Tom Saville and Laura Robertson are this year’s club champions with David Hakes and Read more
It seems that the Slow Warts and other Dark Peakers are particularly attracted to various Dark Peak curiosities which can often end up as check points in races. They include old wrecks (please, no comments), sheepfolds, ruined buildings, bridges, rock Read more
Tom has compiled a summary of all the fantastic achievements we have made this year within the club. Looking forward to everyone achieving great things in the next year too! 2022 Dark Peak Fell Runners Achievements