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Derby Runner XC at Bramcote
By Graham Robinson Although it did create lots of travel uncertainty, Storm Goretti's snow and icy conditions failed to stop 215 runners from lining up for this year's penultimate instalment of Derby Runner XC series at Bramcote. With a wind chill of -6c, the pre-race...
Peter’s 2025 adventures!
2025 has been a really special year for me in terms of running and the autumn has seen the culmination of this with two events that particularly stand out. The first was that I set a World Record! This was something I’d been thinking about for many years, but never...
Escape From Meriden
By Kat Davey A fairly interesting concept for a race - start at midnight from the 500 year old cross in Meriden, the traditional centre of England, then you have 24 hours to escape in any direction you choose, with the added bonus that your tracked distance is...
Bolsover 10k
By Graham Robinson The elite of WRC (and me!) joined the 1000+ strong field on 14th December for North Derbyshire’s Bolsover 10k. I would certainly recommend this event, which starts and finishes around the grounds of Bolsover Castle and is a great fundraiser...
Wirksworth Undulator 2025
By Graham Robinson Over a hundred runners turned up on Sunday the 28th of September to take on the final race of Wirksworth Running Club's annual series - The Stewart Learmouth Memorial Undulator. Along its 8.5 miles length, it fits in 1500ft of ascent. This includes...
The Leaden Boot
The Leaden Boot Challenge. Report written by Steve Elliff The Leaden Boot Challenge may not be the most well-known local marathon, but it is arguably the most underrated! This hidden gem starts in the small village of Alstonefield, just inside the Staffordshire...
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 12 April 2026 @ 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 12th April 2026 @ 11am
Ey up mi duck... there are hills and then there's the incline!
Tunnels & Trails
10km & 2.5km
Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026 @ 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 27th September 2026 @ 11am
A classic fell race with a mix of off-road, trail and lanes...