DENBY DALE TRAVELLERS

About Us

 

A Little Bit of History

Denby Dale Travellers AC was established in the early 1980’s. It all started with a group of friends meeting for a run around the village and then chatting about their exploits over a swift half or two. Word of these exploits gradually spread and after a while the running club was born.

 

What do we do?

We have around 80 runners of all abilities ranging from marathon runners  and top fell runners to joggers and beginners. There’s something for everyone with Denby Dale Travellers: 

· Club runs at 7pm each Tuesday and Thursday from The Pie Hall, Denby Dale

· Road running, off-road and fell running and cross-country

· Races and events throughout the year

· Runners of all abilities welcome from 16 years of age

 

Club runs offer something for runners of all ability with runs ranging from 3-4 miles at a steady jogging pace to 8 miles, or sometimes more at a brisk at race training pace. When daylight permits, our Club runs are normally off-road, using the many footpaths and rights of way in the area. What a great way to see the countryside!

 

Club Events

A range of events are held throughout the year. In addition to summer ‘away days’ we organise a number of races including: 

· The Mickleden Straddle fell race – a 12.5mile fell race from Langsett held each February. You need to be tough to finish this one!

· The Deffer Dash – a 1.75 mile run through Deffer Woods held on the first Tuesday in May, July and September, for Club members and friends. Less than two miles, but watch out for the sting in the tail!

· The Birdsedge Challenge—A 6 mile multi-terrain race in early July from Birdsedge Lane.

· Denby Dale Travellers Club Handicap – An off-road race of around 10k for Club members during late autumn, which anyone can win. Great fun!

· The Travellers 6 – A 6 mile road race, normally held on the last Sunday before Christmas, followed by ‘refreshments’ and carol singing at the Pie Hall

· Runner v Bike Challenge – Held between Christmas and New Year an event for Club Members and friends in which runners and cyclists compete over an off-road course of about 10k miles.

 

For those interested in running competitively, runners from the Club take part in road and fell races, both locally and farther afield. We take part in team relay events such as the Calderdale Way and the Barnsley Boundary Way, as well as the West Yorkshire Cross Country league.

 

Want to join?

If you would like to join us for a run, we would be very pleased to see you any Tuesday or Thursday at the Pie Hall, Denby Dale at 7.00pm. Alternatively for further information you can contact us by e-mail at [email protected]