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Monsal Trail proves to be a sunny delight for Wirksworth 3!
Three intrepid Wirksworth runners head for Bakewell in search of PB’s, silverware and SUN!
Punk Panther Welcome Way
Saturday morning dawned cold but bright - perfect conditions for a long trail run! I parked up in Otley and navigated my way to the Scout Hut for registration. I had opted for the 20 mile version of the event, although there was a half marathon, 34 mile and 50 mile...
Doctors Gate Fell Race
By Graham Robinson On the day, 130 odd runners gathered outside The Queens Arms pub in Glossop to take on the Doctors Gate 12.7 mile fell race with its 3300 ft of ascent. All week I'd been keeping an eye on Sunday's weather forecast, hoping conditions would improve....
Final winter league race – Holmebrook
By Lewis Glover Although there was a smaller total number of collective club runners than previous years at 167, the Wirksworth team were raring to go for one of the favourite courses of the winter season with Holmebrook park presenting its usual typical 'dampish'...
Bramcote BDL 2025
By Graham Robinson With weather conditions freezing but at least dry, January's Derby Runner BDL X country saw a healthy club turnout for the penultimate run of the winter series. Could be strong New Year's resolutions, the promise of Kat's incredible post run treats...
Ilkeston BDL 2024
Ilkeston Winter BDL 2024 by Gavin Stewart The Ilkeston Winter BDL proved to be a true test of grit and determination, as WRC runners battled through challenging conditions to secure impressive results. The morning of race number 3 in the winter season series made for...
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 13 April 2025 @ 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 13 April 2025 @ 11am
Ey up mi duck... there are hills and then there's the incline!
Tunnels & Trails
10km & 2.5km
Date: Wednesday 11th June 2025 @ 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 28th September 2025 @ 11am
A classic fell race with a mix of off-road, trail and lanes...