Chevy Chase - 69th edition

Saturday 04th July 2026: - Well done to Wayse Molavian in his debut run in Derwent Valley Trail Runners colours finishing 68th from a field of 129 runners in a time of 4hrs 44mins. 

The event is hosted by Wooler Running Club. For details of the event click on the link below.

Dalesrunner 30

Saturday 04th July 2026 saw DVTR members Jim RICKARD and Kate DONNELLY compete in the Dalesrunner 30. Kate finished in 45th position in a time of 4hrs 01min with Jim just behind in 57th position in a time of 4hrs 07mins from a field of 78 runners.

Full details of all the Dalesrunner events can be found by clicking the link below.

Maratona dles Dolomites 2026

Sunday 05th July 2026 saw DVTR member Victoria SMITH head across Europe to compete in a cycling event situated in the beautiful Northern Italian dolomite mountains. 

Victoria completed the 55km 'Sellaronda' race in a time of 4hrs 36mins. There were an incredible 14,000 riders who took part in this event ! 

Well done Victoria. Details of the event can be found by following the link below.

Saltwell Harriers Fell Race 2026

Tuesday 07th July 2026 saw several DVTR members compete in the Saltwell Harriers 9km Fell Race. Sadly, Jon Daniels took a wrong turn and failed to finish the course. Congratulations to the DVTR members below who completed the course from a field of 55 runners:

13. Harry Tatham - 55mins 30secs

19. Andy Carpenter - 59mins 37secs

27. Stefan Ward - 64mins 13 secs

30. Iain Craig - 66mins 18 secs

38. Ian Bainbridge - 71 mins

41. Tom King - 73mins 49secs

Lakeland Trails Ultra

Saturday 11th July 2026 saw DVTR member Katie PURVIS compete in the Ambleside 14km trail race. Weather conditions were extremely hot for the 231 runners who started the race. Kate finished the race in 26th position in a time of 1hr 31mins (6th female). Smashed it again Kate, well done.

Full details of the event can be found by clicking the button below.

Cancer Research - Race for Life

Saturday 11th July 2026 saw DVTR member Paul SOUTHERN and his daughter complete the 'Cancer Research Race for Life Pretty Muddy 5km' in Newcastle. Paul completed the 2.91 mile course in a time of 40mins 55secs. Those members who know Paul will not be surprised that having completed his run he found the most comfortable seat at the event. 

For full details how you can enter a Cancer Research charity event or if you just want to donate then please click on the link below.

Eight Stations Ultra

Sunday 12th July 2026 congratulations to DVTR member Jordan RUMBLES who completed the 50km Eight Stations Ultra in a time of 6hrs 26mins. Jordan finished the race in 40th position from a field of 213 runners. 

The race starts in Pickering, North Yorkshire and makes its way up towards the North Yorkshire Moors railway, the Esk Valley Walk, eventually finishing in Whitby passing threw eight railway stations on the way. 

Details of the event and full results can be found by clicking on the links below.

**DVRC Relay Winners 2026**

Thursday 16th July 2026 saw our lesser known neighbours Derwent Valley Running Club inaugural relay event. Derwent Valley Trail Runners entered x4 teams of which our 'A' team consisting of Jonny PARKER, Katie PURVIS and Jack SIDDOWAY took 1st place. Yet another trophy for the club mantlepiece. Well done guys, we smashed it again !!!

Well done also to the rest of the DVTR teams consisting of Andy Carpenter, Dyllan Pickavance-Clarke, Jimmy Rickard, Jon Daniels, Paul Feeley, Stefan Ward, Jordan Rumbles and a special mention to Victoria Smith who ran twice following the late withdrawal of Kate Donnelly through injury.

DVTR Team 1 won the event in a time of 35min 36secs, Team 2 finished 11th in a time of 40mins 34secs, Team 3 finished 18th in a time of 44mins and Team 4 finished 19th in a time of 44mins 37secs from a field of 39 teams..

DVTR Team 1: Jonny Parker/Katie Purvis/Jack Siddoway

DVTR Team 2: Jordan Rumbles/Victoria Smith/Jon Daniels

DVTR Team 3: Andy Carpenter/Victoria Smith/Stefan Ward

DVTR Team 4: Paul Feeley/Dyllan Pickavance/Jim Rickard

Seaton Sluice Social Run

On Sunday 19th July 2026, Jim Rickard took the club to Seaton Sluice for a cracking 12.5‑mile outing. The route began on the coast, immediately heading down onto the beach (why not !) dodging a particularly angry north sea swell before turning inland, following the sluice towards Holywell and the surrounding trails.

A mix of shoreline, village paths, and countryside made for a varied and memorable run — classic DVTR terrain with a bit of everything thrown in.

And of course, a social run wouldn't be complete afterwards without the obligatory breakfast. This week, a full breakfast was the order of the day, enjoyed outside at Castaways Café, overlooking the sea. Sun, salt air and plates piled high of sausage, egg, bacon and beans, the perfect finish to a coastal Sunday. Nice one Jimmy Rickard ...

'Fell em Doon' 5 miler

Tuesday 21st July 2026 saw DVTR travel up to our 'twinned' running club Ashington Hirst for their 'Fell em Doon' 5 mile trail race. On a bright and sunny evening in Ashington, 136 runners set off completing two laps of the 2.5 mile course. Another good evening for DVTR, well done team, results below....

Wayse Molavian - 22nd - 36mins 15secs

Ian Bainbridge - 46th - 39mins 43secs

Paul Feeley - 48th - 39mins 54secs

Victoria Smith - 59th - 41mins 46secs

Tom King - 82nd - 44mins 35secs

Jesmond Dene Parkrun

Saturday 24th July 2026 saw DVTR members Jim Rickard and David Edwards making an appearance at Jesmond Dene parkrun, joining a field of 314 runners. The event also featured a notable guest appearance from Dame Kelly Holmes who finished in 52nd place in a time of 23mins 46secs. This was followed by David Edwards in 73rd place in a time of 24mins 42secs and Jim Rickard in 116th place in a time of 27mins 04secs. Well done guys ! For full results click on the button below.

Northumberland Coastal HM

Sunday 26th July 2026 saw DVTR member Wayse Molavian take on the Alnwick Harriers 'Northumberland Coastal Half Marathon'. Wayse finished the race 01hrs 51mins 23secs in 65th position from a field of 353 runners. Well done Wayse, another cracking result in the colours of Derwent Valley Trail Runners !

The Ingram Valley Hillforts

Also on Sunday 26th July 2026, DVTR member Paul Feeley competed in the Cheviot Events 'The Ingram Valley Hillforts' 7 mile fell race with an elevation of 1289 feet of climb. Well done to Paul who finished in 15th place from a field of 26 runners in a time of 1hr 09mins.