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First Light Adventure Ltd First Light provides guided runs, walks and training camps focusing on trail running skills and outdoor pursuits.

We also organise ultra distance trail races in Derbyshire.

Bit of a last minute shout out for marshals, anyone free on the afternoon of Saturday 17th October? We're a bit slim in ...
14/10/2026

Bit of a last minute shout out for marshals, anyone free on the afternoon of Saturday 17th October? We're a bit slim in the post lunch / early evening slots. All will be wrapped up by 6pm but if you can spare a couple of hours (either at Ashover village hall or final road crossing) that would help immensely. Many thanks J and C

Today I are mainly walking backwards and forward through a set aside field so that there is a path for you Amberaid runn...
05/10/2026

Today I are mainly walking backwards and forward through a set aside field so that there is a path for you Amberaid runners to follow - because your worth it. Don't worry, I've left enough terrors peppered around the course to keep you alert. Amberaid and Petit Raid on 17th October - 20ish places remaining.

You too can attain such heady heights of style and fashion! We still require more marshals for Amberaid on 17th October ...
04/10/2026

You too can attain such heady heights of style and fashion! We still require more marshals for Amberaid on 17th October and with crossings / locations around the Amber Valley / Ashover / race HQ there's hopefully somewhere convenient for you?
Top views, top running and much gratitude guaranteed. Race credits / par credits depending on duration of posting. Please message us or comment below - thanks Jamie and Clare x

Edit 9.10.26, currently finalising marshal draft and note we could still do with a few more folk. Shout out below please x

Huzzah, just had confirmation from Severn Trent Water that the contractors working at Lincare will be nowhere near race ...
30/09/2026

Huzzah, just had confirmation from Severn Trent Water that the contractors working at Lincare will be nowhere near race route on 31st October.....so we have the full and correct route to enjoy, yep a full lap of the reservoirs, or 12 😆
We're expecting good autumnal colours and if we can have the similar still conditions as last year then we're in for a treat.
Talking of which there'll be even more treats on the aid station table. And given it's Halloween you can guess the theme 👻.
Linacre Infini 6 hour endurance race. Saturday 31st October at 9am.
Enter at https://www.sientries.co.uk/event/linacre-infini-2026

Occasionally we get a chance to play away and this last weekend saw Big Cheese take on the Altra 13 Valleys Ultra in the...
29/09/2026

Occasionally we get a chance to play away and this last weekend saw Big Cheese take on the Altra 13 Valleys Ultra in the glorious Lake District. Always good to see the events from the other side, pick up ideas, share experiences and ultimately, tick off another big race. Managed it but it was pretty brutal - found myself knee deep in bogs twice and had to endure two full nights (beautiful moonlight throughout) before finishing with very swollen feet 😝. A good event though, very pleased with the finish.

Amberaid and Petit Raid are coming together nicely. The southern loop (Amberaid only) was given a good coat of looking a...
21/09/2026

Amberaid and Petit Raid are coming together nicely. The southern loop (Amberaid only) was given a good coat of looking at today. Like an idiot I decided to try and stomp some nettles down whilst I was in my shorts - my legs are still throbbing now 😝. Other than that, all good. There's just the set aside "rewilding" field which heads down towards the railway line at 35km which is a bit tricky. The path through it is quite faint so I'll be doing a few walk up and down sorties in the next fortnight! New gpx files will be on the website in the next 24 hours. Amber Valley awaits you on 17th October.
https://www.sientries.co.uk/event/amberaid-30-trail-race-and-petit-raid-2026

Regretably we've had to boil a bit of hate out of that final climb on the Amberaid route. Ravensnest is too overgrown an...
19/09/2026

Regretably we've had to boil a bit of hate out of that final climb on the Amberaid route. Ravensnest is too overgrown and we have been given access to a slightly kinder ascent. We'll update the gpx file shortly but for now feast on these views from the new section (and of course you have to climb to get such views 😆). Amberaid and Petit Raid - 4 weeks today. Start your fine tuning!
https://www.sientries.co.uk/event/amberaid-30-trail-race-and-petit-raid-2026

Amberaid Reccie 1 of the northern section (Petit Raid) done yesterday. Largely the course is in pretty good condition an...
14/09/2026

Amberaid Reccie 1 of the northern section (Petit Raid) done yesterday. Largely the course is in pretty good condition and comparatively few sections that need a trim. Except for the Ravesnest ascent - that bit has got nasty spiky bits and stingy bits in it. Don't worry these will be gone before the race. Planning on doing the remainder of the Amberaid route next week. Amberaid and Petit Raid, Saturday 17th October - sign up here https://www.sientries.co.uk/event/amberaid-30-trail-race-and-petit-raid-2026

Now I best check in a Priya who was doing a reccie run herself. I'm not sure anyone has seen her since she ventured into Ravensnest 🤪

We're back out at Longshaw helping Treetops Hospice with their charity walk fundraiser on 7th November. We'll be guiding...
08/09/2026

We're back out at Longshaw helping Treetops Hospice with their charity walk fundraiser on 7th November. We'll be guiding you every step of the way and if last year's event is anything to go by you'll be in for a treat. This time of year the weather can really make the event memorable.
Further info and sign up here;
https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/event/longshaw-walk/

A week which saw us bid a tearful farewell to Mookie, our trusty working cocker of over 14 years ended with the companio...
07/09/2026

A week which saw us bid a tearful farewell to Mookie, our trusty working cocker of over 14 years ended with the companionship and willpower of clients from CNA Hardy tackling the 24 Peaks Challenge in the Lake District. Clare and I joined up with our friends at Charity Challenge to support a hardy team of hikers battling the weather and the climbing afforded by this interesting and engaging route. Two 10 hour days saw people earn their appetite and at the same time raise funds for The Trussell Trust, the anti poverty charity. A fantastic two days which neatly showcased the best in people.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/charity-challenge
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cnahardy/

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Chesterfield
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 7:30pm - 8pm

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