It was a beautiful sunny evening, perfect running conditions with a slight breeze. This year the Peaks Race returned to an evening event with a start time of 7pm. 70 runners entered the event with 59 running including 27 Dursley Running Club members.
Well done to everyone who took part, we hope everyone enjoyed the race, enjoyed the stunning views and the happy marshals. We look forward to seeing you all again next year.
But first, congratulations to every single runner who took on the epic 12-mile course and completed what some people call the ultimate trail running experience… Let us know in the comments that you think
Secondly, thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors, and spectators for making this event the huge success it is every single year.
Thanks again to everyone who took part, took photos, and helped out in the lead up to the event. And especially those braving the cold weather today. It takes a team. Until next year! Cheers
The only way to guarantee your place, and a commemorative event t-shirt, is to sign-up today! Dursley Running Club is pleased to announce that entries for the Dursley Dozen are selling faster than recent years with the upcoming edition set to be the biggest and best yet. The date of the 2025 Dursley Dozen is Sunday, February 16. Don’t miss out!
Last held in 2019, Dursley Running Club’s infamous Peaks Race is a challenging off road running event that includes some of Dursley’s most testing climbs – Cam Peak, Cam Long Down, Uley Bury, and Downham Hill. The run rewards all runners with dramatic and expansive views of the surrounding countryside.
The race is 10.31km long with 318m of climb, the equivalent of a category B Fell Race! If you like hilly races then this one is for you and it’s also a popular warm-up race for the upcoming Dursley Dozen in February!
Thank you to everyone who ran, marshalled, volunteered, or simply came out to watch the 34th edition of our iconic race – The Dursley Dozen!
In the male category, Sam Moppett led home James Everett (first DRC runner) in second with Daniel Shepherd in third.
Top female runner was Caroline McAleese (19th overall) with Hannah Large (32nd) finishing as runner-up. Kath Sutherland rounded out the podium and placed 60th in the overall rankings. Leading DRC runner was Tia Corkish who delivered a top-100 finish in 97th.
Top three per individual category
Male 1st Sam Moppett 2nd James Everett 3rd Daniel Shepherd
Female 1st Caroline McAleese 2nd Hannah Large 3rd Kath Sutherland
Male 17-34 1st James Plumstead 2nd Dougal McDonald 3rd Theodore Roberts
Dursley Running Club are excited to announce that entries for what will be the 34th edition of their infamous, lung-busting trail run – the Dursley Dozen – are almost sold out. With just under 100 places available until the event reaches full capacity, returning runners or those thinking of taking part for the very first time are urged to enter very soon to avoid missing out. The race takes place on Sunday, February 18, 2024 with a start time of 10:30.
After the near sell-out success of the 2023 edition that took place under beautiful sunny skies in late February, the race will once again be held on the same undulating course in 2024. Taking runners up, down, and around Stinchcombe Hill, the 12-mile course offers stunning views of the Severn estuary and boasts just over 2000 feet of climbing.
Arguably the ultimate trail running experience in the Cotswolds, the Dursley Dozen is the perfect event for runners who enjoy a challenge as well as racing offroad. All finishers will receive a commemorative technical t-shirt as a memento of their hard work after crossing finish line in the centre of Dursley.
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