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Petzl Head Torch Demo and Night Run with Keri Wallace & Strideout (ShAFF '26)
Saturday 21 March 2026
Next Event: TBD
Location: Showroom Café
Location: Showroom Café
This is a free event.
Kick off with a short demo from the Petzl team about their latest head torches, then take them off for a spin in the (albeit early evening) darkened light around the city.
A chatty 4-5km run starting at Showroom Bar where you will explore the surrounding streets and parks to take in some of Sheffield's great views. Pace will be around 11-12 minute miles expect some hills!
Keri Wallace, from Girls on Hills, will also be coming down from Scotland and joining the run! Be sure to check out her talk Outrun Your Fear of the Dark and workshop Create Your Own Running Adventure as well as her latest film, Prey, that's screening in the Run Films 3 collection.
What To Bring?
Come dressed for the weather, and suitable running high vis clothing
Who Is This Run For?
This is a mixed gender run open to all
Schedule - Saturday 21st March
5:45pm - meet at Showroom Café Bar
6:55pm - back to Showroom
More About Strideout + Keri Wallace
Strideout is a women's only running group that was established over 15 years ago in Wisewood, Sheffield. In that time it has expanded to 6 locations around the city- meeting across the week for qualified volunteer lead runs. They have supported running goals from couch to 5km to Ultra running plans all while keeping to their underlying principle of inclusivity. No one is left behind; all are welcome for a chatty run which is great for mental and physical health. They are out on the streets through dark winter evenings and hit the many Sheffield trails when the nights get brighter. Several leaders have just completed Fell leading courses to expand this offer and get more women out on the hills
Keri Wallace is Founder of Girls on Hills trail running and author of the guidebook Running Challenges. She is also a qualified mountain leader and has a PhD in neurobiology. In 2024, Keri ran the West Highland Way a solo unsupported in winter, running through 17h of darkness and setting an FKT in the process.
ShAFF: Sheffield Adventure Film Festival
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival has a well earned reputation for being a friendly festival, welcoming everyone whether you're an outdoors enthusiast or an armchair adventurer who just loves a good story.
