Matlock, Derbyshire, UK 200+ members

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

  • Mon
  • Fartlek
  • Hill
  • Speed
  • Interval
  • Pyramid
  • Juniors
  • Track
  • #1 of 2

Speed, Strength and Hill Work

18:00

Age 7 & over

Meeting at the Arc at 6pm (NB once a month at Tupton Hall Track) our sessions cover hills and interval work, designed to build strength and speed - see https://www.matlockac.org.uk/senior-training/

  • Thu
  • Social
  • #2 of 2

Mid-distance run

18:30

Age 17 & over

Mid-distance runs vary from 7.5-10 miles, with a shorter option approx 6 miles. We have three different groups to cater for different paces. https://www.matlockac.org.uk/senior-training/

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 10 May

The Whitworth Thread 5K

A 5km run over 3 laps around Whitworth Park, Darley Dale, Matlock.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 17 May

Ian Milne White Peak Marathon

One of the fastest marathons on the calendar!

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 17 May

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
  • Sat 17 May

Festival of Running Down in a Shot 10K

This may be the fastest 10K on the calendar!

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 14 Jun

The Whitworth Thread 5K

A 5km run over 3 laps around Whitworth Park, Darley Dale, Matlock.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 12 Jul

The Whitworth Thread 5K

A 5km run over 3 laps around Whitworth Park, Darley Dale, Matlock.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 9 Aug

The Whitworth Thread 5K

A 5km run over 3 laps around Whitworth Park, Darley Dale, Matlock.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 13 Sep

The Whitworth Thread 5K

A 5km run over 3 laps around Whitworth Park, Darley Dale, Matlock.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 11 Oct

The Whitworth Thread 5K

A 5km run over 3 laps around Whitworth Park, Darley Dale, Matlock.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 8 Nov

The Whitworth Thread 5K

A 5km run over 3 laps around Whitworth Park, Darley Dale, Matlock.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 13 Dec

The Whitworth Thread 5K

A 5km run over 3 laps around Whitworth Park, Darley Dale, Matlock.

  • 5 km road running