Matlock Athletic Club in conjunction with Peak Rail are pleased to announce the renewal of the popular Peak Rail 7, a race in which runners are challenged to beat the steam hauled heritage rail service from Peak Rail Rowsley South station to Matlock Riverside station and back.
The scenic 7 mile course will see the runners racing on the White Peak Loop extension of the Monsal Trail, which runs from Rowsley to Matlock The close proximity of the Peak Rail track to the trail will give supporters on the train a number of photograph opportunities and be able to cheer support as they pass. The course is almost exclusively off-road apart from a small section heading in to Matlock. and provides excellent walking and cycling opportunities for supporters who wish to be more active in following the race.
Please note that in order to keep the race adjacent to the rail line for much of the route there will be 3 flights of steps that have to be negotiated (2 up, 1 down) so unfortunately the course is unsuitable for wheelchairs users. We are grateful to Derbyshire County Council and the Pedal Peak project for granting us access on to the trail and we advise all competitors that we will be sharing the trail with the other runners, cyclists and walkers and request you show courtesy and good manners at all times.
All runners will receive a unique race memento, and a generous prize list will be on offer for male and female 1,2,3 overall along with male & female V40, 50, 60 & 70 categories plus ‘Team versus Steam’ prizes.
Supporters train tickets
Supporters train tickets are discounted for our special charter service. For those in need of post-race refuelling refreshments can be purchased from the Northwood Buffet at Rowsley South station where there is also ample free car parking.
Please note that securing a race entry does not guarantee seats on the train as we only have 230 tickets to distribute.
Charity Fund Raiser
This event is also a MAC charity fundraiser. Since this event was added to our race calendar, we have raised over £21,000 for charity.
Refunds
We will allow refunds up until 16 March 2027. Please note that we cannot refund the booking fee paid to process your original entry.
After this date, transfers will be permitted up to 12:00 on 24th March 2027.
If you require a refund, email [email protected] and include the following information:
