The Leaden Boot

The Leaden Boot

The Leaden Boot Challenge.  Report written by Steve Elliff The Leaden Boot Challenge may not be the most well-known local marathon, but it is arguably the most underrated!  This hidden gem starts in the small village of Alstonefield, just inside the Staffordshire...
Teversal 2025

Teversal 2025

By Lewis Glover A large field of runners presented themselves at the old train platform near to the Teversal Park visitor centre for the start of the first race of the Derby Runner BDL 2025 summer season. Unlike April 2024, the weather had been untypically dry,...
Punk Panther Welcome Way

Punk Panther Welcome Way

Saturday morning dawned cold but bright – perfect conditions for a long trail run! I parked up in Otley and navigated my way to the Scout Hut for registration. I had opted for the 20 mile version of the event, although there was a half marathon, 34 mile and 50...
Doctors Gate Fell Race

Doctors Gate Fell Race

By Graham Robinson On the day, 130 odd runners gathered outside The Queens Arms pub in Glossop to take on the Doctors Gate 12.7 mile fell race with its 3300 ft of ascent. All week I’d been keeping an eye on Sunday’s weather forecast, hoping conditions...
Final winter league race – Holmebrook

Final winter league race – Holmebrook

By Lewis Glover Although there was a smaller total number of collective club runners than previous years at 167, the Wirksworth team were raring to go for one of the favourite courses of the winter season with Holmebrook park presenting its usual typical...