Derwent Valley Trail Relay Event

NEW for 2026, Derwent Valley Trail Runners are excited to announce our very first 'Derwent Valley Trail Relays'. Organised and hosted by our club members these relays will take place on Sunday 03rd May 2026 starting at 10am. Each competitor will have to complete the 2.5mile loop of the course. Entries are made up of teams of three participants either all male, all female or mixed. Cost per entrant is £5 UKA affiliated and £7 unaffiliated. Entries open to persons over 17yrs of age only. This event is governed by UK Athletics rules and will be licensed by the Trail Running Association (TRA).

How to Enter

1. Register your team name and contact details by emailing Derwent Valley Trail Runners  via contact@derwentvalleytrailrunners.co.uk

2. Confirm in the email that payment has been made via bank transfer to: 

  • account name: Derwent Valley Trail  Runners

  • account number: 86885163

  • sort code: 30-98-97

  • when making payment via bank transfer, please state your team name in the reference box so we know which team the payment refers to

  • teams are required to submit a single combined team payment and not as an individual participant

3. You will then receive an email confirming that your team has been allocated a place in the event.

4. Entries will be accepted on the day, subject to availability.

Registration

Each team captain will be required to complete a single registration form on the morning of the race. Registration will take place between 8.30am and 9.30am at the Dipton Jubilee Centre, Front Street, Dipton, DH9 9DR. The team captain will then be issued with their teams race numbers. 

We invite all runners of all abilities to come along and be part of this fantastic community event. Join us to experience the thrill of running on scenic trails and connect with fellow running enthusiasts. 

Car Parking

Parking for the event is free and will be provided in the grounds of the 'Collierley Nursery and Primary School' postcode DH99DJ. Volunteers will be present to assist with parking. The school is a 2 minute walk from the registration area at 'Dipton Jubilee Centre'. Please do not park on the main road. This will only upset residents and other motorists. 

DVTR Trail Relay Race Route 

(this race is NOT on a road as stated on Strava)

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