Category: Running

23 Feb
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Derwent Water 5 and 10 miler

Derwent Reservoir 5 and 10 miler

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Wild Deer Events returned to Derwent Reservoir one of their favourite and most popular venues. This time trail runs of 5 or 10 mile. With the 10 miler going all the way around the reservoir on closed roads. What a fantastic morning it was with it remaining mostly dry except for a short rain shower.

David Jones set an impressive 32mins for the 5 mile and David Young recorded 56mins for the 10 miler. With over 500 finishers of all abilities it was an impressive field including great attendance from local clubs like Durham City Harriers, Heaton Harriers and Washington Running Club to name a few.

A big shout out to Jonny who helped photograph the event with me. His shots from the road section looking down the reservoir are typically great especially given the challenging backlight.

Wild Deer head to Culzean Castle this weekend, a fantastic venue at the West of Scotland, we’ll share the photos next week.

02 Dec
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Winter Trail Runs at Dalby

Winter Trail Runs at Dalby 2025

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The winter trail runs at Dalby, what a great success for everyone involved. The volunteers and organisers ensured a great event occured in some chilly but good running conditions. The winter sun was up but often hidden by a few clouds. When in the sun it was warm and the trails through the forest were beautiful.

Wild Deer Events have a range of events for you to choose from, Runs, Cycles Multi Sports and Hybrids. Check out their site for more details. https://wilddeerevents.co.uk/

Dalby Forest is a beautiful location in East Yorkshire kind of between Thirsk and Whitby. Managed by Forestry England they are truly beautiful. Find out more at Forestry England – Dalby

Kevin Metcalfe and Rachael Saxby got the best times for the 10k with 41:53 and 43:55 respectively. Some good times for the half marathon around this trail route with Christopher Taylor and Natalie Burns completing the run together in 1:24:47 And finally the full Marathon Joe Leadley completed in 3:00:38 with Marianne Reading having the best female time at 4:07:09 GREAT RESULTS ALL ROUND – Massive WELL DONE.

All our photos are available to view and searchable with selfie and bib recognition at RACE PHOTOS hope you like them.