June 2026
Tuesday 02nd June 2026 - The 'DVTR 5km Time Trial' was reintroduced as a training session. Big thank you to all the members who attended. This is a challenging underlating course. Well done guys, results below:
Friday 05th June 2026 - THE GRID - gym competition took place at Sculpt gym in Scotswood, Newcastle. DVTR members Paul Feeley and Gaynor Sutherland entered as part of the Apex Ability Gym team. It's an important part of any runners training plan to use their local gym for leg strength and core stability workouts.
Saturday 06th June 2026 - the Coniston 16km Trail Race was entered by the DVTR Female Team captain Kate Donnelly who smashed it again finishing in 38th position (9th female) from a field of 203 runners in a time of 1hr 40mins. Paul Southern also completed the course in 68th position in a time of 1hr 50mins. Well done both !!
Tuesday 09th June 2026 - This year is the 44th 'The Blaydon Races' event. Entry is via ballot only. Good luck to Harry Tatham and Ian Bainbridge who has entered the event. The Blaydon Race was first held in 1981, the 5.9 mile route is based on the lyrics to the 1862 song by George 'Geordie' Ridley - 'The Blaydon Races'. A celebration of the North East's running community, local culture and heritage, The Blaydon Race is organised by Blaydon Harrier and Athletics Club. Details of the event and results can be found below...
Saturday 13th June 2026 was the Swaledale Marathon. The annual Swaledale Marathon passes through some of Swaledale's finest scenery. The 24 mile course is a fell run / challenge walk event - competitors must navigate themselves and complete the course within 10 hours. It has been organised by Swaledale Outdoor Club since 1979. Good luck to Jim Rickard who will be running his first marathon distance. This one looks easy Dave ! Details of the event can be found below...
Well done to Jim RICKARD who completed the course in 5hrs 15secs finishing 146th from 476 runners.
Saturday 13th June 2026 was the Pooley Bridge half marathon. The race is located in the beautiful village of Pooley Bridge, located at the northern tip of Ullswater. Advertised as a memorable day of trail running set against some of the most iconic views in the Lake District. With Half Marathon and 10km Trail Run options, there's something for all levels of runners.
Derwent Valley Trail Runners had Nathan Somersall, James Somersall and Tom King running in the event. Well done guys, from a field of 249 runners, Nathan Somersall finished 100th in a time of 2:30:18, James Somersall finished 116th in a time of 2:36:48 and Tom King finished 200th in a time of 3:05:17.
Saturday 13th June 2026 whilst most of DVTR were out racing over the weekend, the clubs female captain Kate Donnelly decided to jet off to Portugal for a short holiday !
Sunday 14th June 2026 is the Hardmoors 'Wainstones' Trail Marathon. The route is 28.60miles in distance with 5,600 feet of elevation across the North Yorkshire Moors. Competitors must navigate themselves however a GPS file is available to download and complete the course within 10 hours. Be warned, this race is brutal !! Good luck to Paul Feeley who is participating in the event. Details of the event can be found below...
Well done to Paul Feeley who completed the race in 7hrs 45 mins finishing 65th from 80 runners.
Saturday 20th June 2026 is the Rat Race event 'The Wall'. Take on the most iconic UK ultramarathon and conquer 70 stunning miles through historic Hadrian's Wall country in a continuous, fully supported, and waymarked journey or so the website states ! Good luck to Jon Daniels and Martin Greensitt who have entered the event. Full details can be found on the link below...
Congratulations to Martin Greensitt who completed the 70 mile course in 18:01:40. Sadly Jon Daniels had to retire injured having completed a very respectable 63 miles of the course.
Saturday 20th June 2026 - Derwent Valley Trail Runners had our regular volunteer takeover at Chopwell Wood Parkrun with x6 members making up the vast majority of the volunteers. Big thank you to Stefan Ward, Dyllan Pickavance, Jon Daniels, Kate Donnelly, Paul Feeley and Iain Craig for their support. Anybody wanting to volunteer at future 'DVTR takeovers' should contact 'Run Director' Paul Feeley at chopwellwood@parkrun.com
Congratulations to DVTR member Wayse Molavian for finishing 4th with a parkrun PB time of 22 mins 09 secs. Fabulous run considering that Chopwell Wood parkrun has two large hills to overcome !!
Saturday 20st June 2026 is the Durham Dales Challenge event. There is an option to run either the 14 mile or 30 mile route. Good luck to Harry Tatham who has opted for the 14 mile event. For details of the event click below...
**MASSIVE** congratulations to Harry TATHAM who won the Durham Dales Challenge 14mile event in a time of 2hrs 20mins from a field of 104 runners.
Saturday 27th June 2026 is the Northumbrian Trail Ultra event. There is an option to run either a 50km or 28km route. Good luck to Tom King who has entered the 28km route. For details of the event click below.
Result: Congratulations to Tom King who completed the Northumbrian 28km race in a time of 3hrs 24mins
Sunday 28th June 2026 saw James SOMERSALL complete the Trail Outlaws 'Durham Coastal Half Marathon' finishing 103rd in a time of 2hrs 31mins from a fields of 185 runners. Well done James, keep smashing it mate !!
