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Formed in 1976, Matlock Athletic Club provides competition for runners of all ages and abilities from the recreational runner to the competitive athlete. Based at the Arc Leisure Centre in Matlock with the beautiful Derbyshire scenery on our doorstep, training nights are Mondays at 6.00pm and Thursdays at 6.30pm (SUBJECT TO LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS)
The club has a very active social and racing programme and hosts the popular White Peak Marathon, Swift Half Marathon and Down in a Shot 10K, two annual fell races, a round of the Derby Runner BDL SL series, the Peak Rail 7, a triathlon and also gives practical support to the Whitworth Thread and a number of other local races.
Junior Training - please visit the MAC Juniors page for important information regarding the junior waiting list
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Events April/May 2021
Here are a few Events for April/May 2021 currently scheduled to go ahead. Hopefully, more events will take place as time goes on and Covid restrictions ease further
Resumption of Club Training
Club training resumes on Monday 29th March with the return of our tried and tested socially distanced groups of 6 meeting in varying locations.We kick off with the usual Monday evening speed sessions followed a few days later with the traditional first 'away' run of BST around Chatsworth Park on Thursday 1st April. All club members are welcome to participate, but you will need to book a place in one of the groups in advance. Further details o how to join a group can be found in the members Facebook page, or contact a committee member if you are uanble to access this platform
Club Subs 2021/22
The club annual subscriptions and optional EA affiliation for 2021/22 are due by 1st April 2021, details on how to renew can be found in the Club Membership Subs page under the 'MAC Members' tab.
Peak Rail 7 Postponement
It is with great regret and frustration that we have to announce that due to the strict lockdown restrictions continuing beyond Easter the 'Runner versus Steam event will be postponed on Easter Monday, and will now take place on Saturday afternoon 4th September 2021. All entrants have been sent a race update from Bookitzone entries, please send a message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you hold a place for this years race but have not yet received the communique.
Which Way Navigation Challenge Report and Results
Report and Results of the Which Way Navigation Challenge November 2020 by Les Thurston with final men's result added on 21st Nov -
Events, Postponements and Cancellations for October 2020
Here are some Events, Postponements and Cancellations for October 2020
Update on Black Rocks Fell Race 15th July 2020
Just for the avoidance of doubt, Black Rocks Fell Race isn't going ahead this year. We had selected the date carefully to avoid a clash with the Euro 2020 semi-finals on 8 July. Oh the irony!
We will hopefully be back bigger and better next year.
Keep running and keep safe.
MAC 300 Miles in 36 Hours Virtual Relay
We've set ourselves a challenge - the '300 Virtual Charity Relay' in support of Ashgate Hospicecare, which will take place over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd May when over 50 club members will be attempting to run 300 miles in 36 hours of continuous activity. The run will be an out and back course from home to ensure social distancing and Government physical activity rulings are observed.
MAC may have been denied their annual fund-raising event – The Peak Rail Runner-v-Steam on Easter Monday – but have found a way to raise money for the charity chosen by our members - Ashgate Hospicecare who are appealing for funds, as their specialist end of life care has never been more in demand and their funding has been devasted by the Covd i-19 crisis
Please donate if you can through our gofundme campaign page
Peak Rail 7 Race Postponed to Easter 2021
It is with great disappointment we have to announce that the postponement of the 'Runner versus Steam' event due to be staged on Easter Monday 13th April due to the Covid-19 crisis. This decision has been taken in the best interests of competitors, supporters and volunteers and in line with updated guidance from UKA/EA and Public Health England. All entrants will be contacted shortly with further details.
COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) UPDATE
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) update
Many members will have seen the latest statement from England Athletics: https://www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/coronavirus-statement/
As an affiliated organisation, it is important that we act on their advice, which is of course consistent with the latest message from the UK Government.
We will therefore be pausing training for senior and junior members with immediate effect.
Please note that the EA statement includes “Where possible, athletes and runners at all levels are encouraged to maintain their own personal fitness and keep active during this time, while following government guidelines about safe distance and safe exercise environments”.
As a committee we are evaluating what that means for us in practice. If we can support members with practical ways to maintain your motivation and training, within the confines of guidance from the government and UKA, we are keen to explore ways to help you keep active.
We will provide further updates over forthcoming days as further information and guidance is provided.
Be sensible and keep safe.