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

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Club events

  • Thu 8 Aug

Ricky's Race

A friendly race with a bit of everything thrown in with a great hill near the finish giving spectacular views over the Derwent Valley

  • 7.3 km fell running
  • Sat 10 Aug

The Whitworth Thread 5K

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

  • 5 km road running
  • Mon 26 Aug

Matlock Triathlon

A pool swim of 400m followed by an undulating 16.5k cycle and a 5k run completes the event.

  • 400 m pool swimming
  • 16.5 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 14 Sep

The Whitworth Thread 5K

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

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 12 Oct

The Whitworth Thread 5K

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

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 9 Nov

The Whitworth Thread 5K

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

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 14 Dec

The Whitworth Thread 5K

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

  • 5 km road running