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Cromford Derby Runner BDL
By Graham Robinson Matlock AC hosted May's entry in the summer BDL league in Cromford. The WRC faithful met in the bright evening sunshine to discuss coping strategies regarding how best to tackle the infamous 130m incline from Highpeak Junction; Mind games to...
Run Roche Abbey half marathon
Last weekend, Aimi and I (Kat) decided to travel North to have a go at the Grim Up North Running half marathon at Roche Abbey. The race organisers allow dogs to run many of their events, so Luna came along to accompany me. It was sunny but cold as we lined up ready to...
Kinder Downfall Fell Race
By Dave Brassington The 21st April was a beautiful spring day for the running of the Kinder Downfall Fell Race. Perfect running conditions greeted the 300 odd runners as they gathered in Hayfield at the foot of the Kinder Plateau. The race itself is 9.6miles (15.4km)...
Teversal Derby Runner BDL 2024
By Lewis Glover The Derby Runner BDL summer season kicked off Tuesday evening, 16th of April at Teversal. There was a great turnout of 379 runners from the combined clubs, including a couple of van loads comprising the 14 runners representing WRC. The brief shower...
The Cub
By Kate Watson ‘The Cub’ is a 9-mile trail race which begins and ends in Seaton, East Devon and is run every year in March. ‘The Cub’ is the smaller version of the ‘The Grizzly’ which is double the distance and double the elevation. After initially signing up for the...
The Grindleford Gallop 2024
After weeks of rain forecast, it was a very pleasant surprise opening my curtains on Gallop day to reveal the sun pouring in! The sunshine continued as we headed up to Grindleford to get registered and find a parking space. 4 intrepid runners from Wirksworth were...
Our Races
We organise a series of 3 races throughout the year alongside the Carsington race in the BDL League
Wendy Smith Race for 6-10 year olds
800m
Date: Sunday 14 April 2024 @ 10am
For 6-10 year olds, 11-14 can race the mini-incline at 11am. Register on the day.
Incline Race - 15+
6.4km - 208m climb / 3km for 11+ year olds
Date: Sunday 14 April 2024 @ 11am
Ey up mi duck... there are hills and then there's the incline!
Tunnels & Trails
10km & 2.5km
Date: Wednesday 12 June 2024 @ 7.30pm (kids fun run from 6.30pm)
Mostly flat, out and back along the High Peak Trail.
Undulator
13.5km - 384m climb
Date: Sunday 29 September 2024 @ 11am
A classic fell race with a mix of off-road, trail and lanes...