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The Grindleford Gallop 2024
After weeks of rain forecast, it was a very pleasant surprise opening my curtains on Gallop day to reveal the sun pouring in! The sunshine continued as we headed up to Grindleford to get registered and find a parking space. 4 intrepid runners from Wirksworth were...
End of season BDL double-whammy!
By Lewis Glover Holmebrook park Although the ground underfoot at Holmebrook park was undoubtedly categorised as 'challenging' to say the least, there were 173 folk who weren't deterred, and assembled on Sunday 18th Feb to run what was certainly one of the muddiest...
Hartington Cake Run
A misty day dawned for February’s edition of the monthly Cake Run. After some logistical delays involving lost members of the group, we headed away from Hartington over the hills towards Pilsbury. The views were likely spectacular, although we couldn’t really see very...
Bonsall Cake Run
After a very chilly week with plenty of ice and snow, we wrapped up warm for January’s edition of the monthly cake run - especially as rain/sleet was forecast! We ended up with another wonderfully dry run, although the layers were appreciated up on Bonsall Moor in the...
Round Sheffield Run – Winter 2024
By James Watson The organisers call this race a ‘multi-stage, trail running enduro’ which means runners run for a bit, then walk for a bit, during which time they are plied with jelly babies and bananas by cheery marshals. Timing is all sorted by dibbing at the start...
Bakewell Cake Run
It was another spectacular Saturday for this month’s edition of the Cake Run! After rather a lot of rain in recent weeks, we were blessed with sunny skies - possibly because all of the Earth’s water is currently locked up in the muddy ground of Derbyshire. We headed...
Our Races
We organise a series of 3 races throughout the year alongside the Carsington race in the BDL League
Wendy Smith Race for 6-10 year olds
800m
Date: Sunday 14 April 2024 @ 10am
For 6-10 year olds, 11-14 can race the mini-incline at 11am. Register on the day.
Incline Race - 15+
6.4km - 208m climb / 3km for 11+ year olds
Date: Sunday 14 April 2024 @ 11am
Ey up mi duck... there are hills and then there's the incline!
Tunnels & Trails
10km & 2.5km
Date: Wednesday 12 June 2024 @ 7.30pm (kids fun run from 6.30pm)
Mostly flat, out and back along the High Peak Trail.
Undulator
13.5km - 384m climb
Date: Sunday 29 September 2024 @ 11am
A classic fell race with a mix of off-road, trail and lanes...