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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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BDL Race Shipley Park CC
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Club colours have to be worn (i.e. Matlock AC vest / t-shirt)
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You have to be a paid up member of your club on the day of the race (UKA affiliation is not required, however)
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You need to be over the age of 14 on the day of the race.
Matlock Tri 2021 Cancelled
Events July 2021
Here are some events for July 2021
MAC Members' Annual Club XC 2021
Message from Karl Webster re the MAC Members’ Club Cross Country
It was unfortunate back in March that we were unable to hold our club’s annual cross country championships, but now we’re allowed to do things like that again we’ll be holding it on Monday evening, 28 June at 6.30pm.As in 2020, we are again honoured with being able to use the grounds of Stancliffe Hall, Whitworth Road, Darley Dale, DE4 2HJ. Something will be in place to guide you to the parking area when you get there and please be respectful of the gardens around the hall.We will all start together but the number of laps you do will depend on your age on the day. Each lap will be a mile and a bit (the bit being undefined at the moment, but we’ll work that out when setting out the course) and will be tough with a good variety of terrain. It will be suitable for spikes, although traction won’t be a problem at this time of year.
Over 16 – 3 laps
Over 12 – 2 laps
Under 12 – 1 lap
Guests will be at the hall that evening so we’re unable to hang around for long afterwards, but we’ll aim to do a finish line presentation.Please don’t arrive before 5.45pm but be ready to start racing at 6.30 please.
Events June 2021
Here are some events for June 2021.
NOTE - the Hairy Helmet Relay is now on 9th July not 11th June
New Training Sessions 20th May 2021
Message from Andy Mellor, Chairman
Thank you to everyone who has voted in our poll for how to run training sessions in the future. It is clear that there are number of members that favour each option – meeting at the Arc as before and the local group runs.
So in the spirit of compromise, the Committee would like to suggest a hybrid approach and we suggest that we trial this initially but keep it under review, so please continue to feedback your thoughts to any committee member.
Thursday 20th May is the first run following the move to step 3 of the Government roadmap, and it would be nice to take the opportunity to congregate at the Arc as we did in the good old days for a MACnificent reunion. Ironically a small number of MACs won’t be present as they are participating in the ‘Chase The Sun’ runs in Leicester.
Our plan is to alternate between an Arc-based group run; a mass away run (over summer, eg around Rowsley, Carsington, Cromford etc); another Arc-based run; and then local group runs. The local group runs will be similar to our current arrangements, but without the limit of six on runners. We traditionally finish off the evening away runs at a local hostelry.
One of the reasons that the current groups have worked so well is probably that runners have found groups that suit their preferred distance and pace. We are committed to ensuring that Thursday runs are accessible and fun, so although we will congregate together, we want to be able to send out 4 groups (including one group that offers a shorter distance) so that no one feels put off or out of their depth. We need a regular stream of volunteers who are happy to know the route, and to lead a group at an appropriate pace. We’ve had plenty of people willing to lead groups of six over recent months, so don’t be shy – please keep volunteering to head up a group.
Some Events for May 2021
Here are some Events for May 2021
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.