Oct 24, 2023 | Running
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...
Oct 14, 2023 | Running
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...
Oct 8, 2023 | Running
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...
Sep 6, 2023 | Running
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...
Aug 27, 2023 | Running
By Nicky Rose The sun was shining as we set off for our cake run today from Meynell Gardens in Kedleston… It was an absolutely stunning morning as we trotted down the lane, helping a baby toad cross the road before crossing into the fields towards the Centenary...
Jul 17, 2023 | Running
Emma and Tanya took on the annual Tara Kinder Memorial 10k on a “damp” Friday night. It is a flat three lap course through the beautiful grounds of Elvaston Castle. Really popular with local running clubs, we were surrounded by hundreds of club vests and had lots of...