Matlock Athletic Club
Matlock Athletic Club provides competition for runners of all ages and abilities from the recreational runner to the competitive athlete.
2 club sessions
Overview
Matlock Athletic Club has a very active social and racing programme and hosts the popular White Peak Marathon, Swift Half Marathon and Down in a Shot 10K, two annual fell races, a round of the Derby Runner BDL SL series, the Peak Rail 7, a triathlon and also gives practical support to the Whitworth Thread and a number of other local races.
Club details
- UK Athletics
- England Athletics
- Association of Running Clubs
- Club organised events
Training
- Hill
- Fartlek
- Speed
- Interval
- Pyramid
- Juniors
- Track
- Strength
Social
- Strava
- Facebook group
- Weekend trips
Membership
- Training
- Discount at local shops
How to join
- Age 7 & over
- 200+ members
- Free taster sessions
Membership fees
Annual membership
£14.00
Club events
- Sat 13 Sep
The Whitworth Thread 5K
A 5km run over 3 laps around Whitworth Park, Darley Dale, Matlock.
- 5 km road running + 30 m ascent
- Sat 11 Oct
The Whitworth Thread 5K
A 5km run over 3 laps around Whitworth Park, Darley Dale, Matlock.
- 5 km road running + 30 m ascent
- Sat 8 Nov
The Whitworth Thread 5K
A 5km run over 3 laps around Whitworth Park, Darley Dale, Matlock.
- 5 km road running + 30 m ascent
- Sat 13 Dec
The Whitworth Thread 5K
A 5km run over 3 laps around Whitworth Park, Darley Dale, Matlock.
- 5 km road running + 30 m ascent
- Sat 16 May 2026
White Peak Half Marathon
The half marathon follows the High Peak Trail from Friden to Cromford over firm compacted limestone and cinder surfaces on former railway tracks making road running shoes ideal.
- 13.1 miles trail running + 800 ft ascent