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Festival of Running 2025

Organised by Matlock Athletic Club since 1977; the Festival of Running consists of three running distances, all within Derbyshire's beautiful White Peak area.

Location
Cromford Gothic Warehouse, Cromford Wharf, Cromford DE4 3RQ
When
Sat 17th May 2025, 8:30am
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Charity Places

Matlock Athletic Club have kindly donated four charity places, which can be used for either the White Peak Marathon, White Peak Half or the 'Down in a Shot' 10k.

To secure a charity place, we would require you to raise our minimum fundraising target; this figure will depend on the specific distance selected:

10k- £100

Half Marathon- £150

Marathon- £200

There is no entry fee and your charity place will also include a bus transfer from Cromford Wharf to your run's specific start location. In addition, you will receive a race memento.

Please note- To receive a medal or t-shirt, this will require a payment to the organisers.

Get in touch via events@wpcancercharity.org.uk to secure your place now!

What you can expect:

The 'Festival of Running' event has been going since 1977 and offers three different distances:

Marathon- The traditional route from Thorpe to Cromford Meadows following first the Tissington Trail to Parsley Hay, then the High Peak Trail to Cromford

Half Marathon- Follows the High Peak Trail from Friden to Cromford over firm compacted limestone and cinder surfaces on former railway tracks

10k- No steep uphill stretches & a flat finish, provides the potential for fast times & PBs

Whichever distance you choose, you'll run through the tranquil Derbyshire White Peak area, experiencing no traffic, only beautiful scenery!

Supporter of Weston Park Cancer Charity

Formed in 1976, Matlock Athletic Club provides competition for runners of all ages and abilities from the recreational runner to the competitive athlete.

The 'Festival of Running' is organised by the club & we are incredibly grateful to have been donated charity places, to offer our supporters.

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