Bonsall Carnival Race 2024

Bonsall Carnival Race 2024

On a hot, sunny Monday evening in late July, it was time for us to tackle the Bonsall Carnival Fun Run! Representing Wirksworth, we had Chris, Mark, Kate, Liz, Phil, Sue, Kat, Lewis and Andy. Some first timers, some seasoned fun-runners. The course was back to its...
Derwent River Relays 2024

Derwent River Relays 2024

By Graham Robinson Saturday 6th of July saw a dozen of our club runners attend Belper Running Club’s Derwent River Relays. 4-person teams tackled the 4.5km, mixed terrain laps. These started at the Meadows Sports Club, routed through fields, a short stretch of...
Black Rocks Fell Race

Black Rocks Fell Race

By Graham Robinson There were two major sporting events taking place on Wednesday 10th July. A football semi-final somewhere in Germany and Matlock Athletic Club’s Black Rocks Fell Race. The latter consisting of a super 10km+ race, which climbs 260m in total, and is...
Tunnels and Trails 2024

Tunnels and Trails 2024

Tunnels and Trails 2024 By James Watson This was a fantastic event – running, baking and organisational brilliance – Wirksworth Running Club take a bow! Where to start? First the Fun Run attracted 21 runners from 5-15 – all of whom seemed to enjoy themselves.  As we...
White Peak Festival of Running

White Peak Festival of Running

First Marathon for Liz Last year I decided to sign up for my first marathon and chose the Ian Milne White Peak event, put on by Matlock Athletics Club. I was joined in the event with Kathy doing the full, Chris and Raf signing up for the Swift Half, and Ania and...
Eyam Half Marathon 2024

Eyam Half Marathon 2024

By Elaine Stone The Eyam Half Marathon The Eyam half marathon took place last Sunday and myself along with Glenn, Graham and Steve were all there representing WRC. The route is very scenic with views over 5 counties. It is also quite tough and challenging as it has...