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We are a friendly club based in Wirksworth, near Matlock, in the heart of Derbyshire which aims to provide running opportunities for all, encourage people to achieve their goals, whilst having fun and making new friends.

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Tissington Cake Run

Tissington Cake Run

By Andy Rose November’s cake run started from Tissington, and five of us set off from Tissington Hall across the fields to Thorpe Cloud. This route was originally proposed for October, but had to be postponed because of flooding, but there was still plenty of wetness...

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Chaddesden Derby Runner BDL 2023

Chaddesden Derby Runner BDL 2023

Mud, glorious mud was the theme of this year’s Chaddesden Derby Runner BDL, which thirteen  members of Wirksworth set off to conquer. The new lake water feature, located a short way into the run at the far end of the football fields, was an added surprise for the 256...

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Grindleford Gallop 2023

Grindleford Gallop 2023

By Steve Elliff The Grindleford Gallop is one of the most popular fell races in the Peaks.  It books up quickly and whilst it’s been on my radar for a while, I’ve never been organised enough to secure a place!  The race typically takes place in March, although this...

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Charitable fundraising 2023

Charitable fundraising 2023

Very pleased to announce we have now made donations to several local charities using the funds raised from our Tunnels and Trails race this summer. The following charities and groups have received a donation: Derbyshire Mind, Friends of the Cromford Canal, The Young...

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The Trig Point Trot

The Trig Point Trot

Some of our members who also run with the Middleton Runners were recently invited to join an interesting running challenge - a 58km loop from Matlock, taking in 11 of our local trig points. The idea came from Shaun, a friend of the Middleton Runners, who wanted to...

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Wilne 10k

Wilne 10k

By Peter Johnston On Sunday 3rd September, WRC were once again being represented at the Wilne 10k. It was a sticky day, but the flat, fast course helped Peter Johnston get round in 43:23 and Dave Spencer in 47:00 - a time that put Dave an impressive 9th in age...

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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 16 April 2023 @ 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 16 April 2023 @ 11am

Ey up mi duck... there are hills and then there's the incline!

Tunnels & Trails

10km & 2.5km
Date: Wednesday 14 June 2023 @ 7.30pm (fun run from 6.30pm)

Mostly flat, out and back along the High Peak Trail.

Undulator

13.5km - 384m climb
Date: Sunday 24 September  2023 @ 11am

A classic fell race with a mix of off-road, trail and lanes...

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