Open to junior members of Matlock Athletics Club

Junior Grand Prix

To score points in the Grand Prix (GP), you need to be a paid up member of Matlock Athletics Club. Membership covers a full year's GP. Qualifying age applies on the 1 June. 2nd claim runners can score points if entering and appearing in the results lists as Matlock AC.

About the Junior Grand Prix

If you take part in any race which is in the Grand Prix, don't forget to let the Grand Prix Organisers know of your involvement along with any other MAC members who may have been there too.

If we don't have this information, you could be missing out on points. Not all race results are readily available, so your help in providing us with this information would be appreciated.

There are ten races in the series - runners should compete (the best five will count if they run more).

Runners will compete in the U12, U16 or 16+ categories based on their age on 1 June 2025

Please do not assume that someone else will send off this information, all runners are responsible for reporting their results to the Grand Prix Organisers by emailing [email protected]

View current series standings

Other events for juniors

There are a number of events that juniors can take part in - we have listed them here so that (hopefully) all the information is together in one place.

8th November- North Midland -Kettering - Wicksted Park (only for juniors already entered)

9th November-DRL XC League, Chaddesden Park Ages 14+ , just turn up but must wear MAC top

22nd November- Derbyshire XC mini league - Rutland sports park, Ilkeston ages 9+

6th December- North Midland - Derby - Allestree Park

7th December DRL XC League - Pewit Golf club, Ilkeston. Ages 14+

8th December PM - Junior Christmas Party, Genesis Alfreton

13th December -Derbyshire mini League XC , Moorways stadium, Derby Ages 9+

26th December - GP race, Beetroot Race

3rd January - Derbyshire Athletics County Cross Country, Must be in year 5 and above. Must wear a MAC vest. Please enter yourselves ….

10th January- North Midland - Nottingham - Bulwell Hall Park

11th Jan -DRL XC league - Bramcote (Long Eaton) ages 14+

15th Feb -DRL XC League - Holmesbrook Valley (N.Derbyshire)

If you would like any information about these events, please speak with the junior coaches, or email us at [email protected]

2025/ 26  Grand Prix events

  1. 14 April 25 - Club XC, 6pm at the Three Staggs, Darley Dale 
  2. 10 May 25 - Poolsbrook parkrun (parkrun registration)
  3. 11 June 25 - Tunnels and Trails short race
  4. 23 June 25 - Tideswell inter inns 5k
  5. 29 June 25 - Bakewell Pudding Race (fun run course - 2.6 miles) 11am at Bakewell Recreation Ground
  6. 5 July 25 - Monsal Trail parkrun (parkrun registration)
  7. 28 July 25 - Bonsall Carnival Race (12 and over do long course, under 12s do the short course) 7pm at the Barley Mow, Bonsall
  8. 20 September 25 - Black Rocks parkrun, 9am start
  9. 25 October - Ashbourne parkrun (parkrun registration)
  10. 26 December 25 - MAC Beetroot Race (10:30 at High Peak Junction)

Archived Results

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