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Matlock Athletic Club - Bakewell BDLFormed 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.

White Peak Festival of Running Update                                                        The Matlock Athletic Club Festival of Running (comprising the  Ian Milne White Peak Marathon, Swift Half Marathon  'Down in a Shot' 10k) was scheduled to take place on Saturday 26th June 2021. Unfortunately we have been unable to secure permission from the local authorities to stage the event due to their ongoing  Covid restrictions on organised events so the new date of the event is 21st May 2022.

Junior Training - please visit the MAC Juniors page for important information regarding the junior waiting list

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Entries are now open for the Peak Rail 7 'Runner versus Steam'

Full details of the event and how to enter can be found on the event page
 
Please note that we are trying a slightly different approach to the entry system this year, and your registration through this page is the first of a two part sequence. If you are successful in registering, your place will be secured until the official entry goes live on Friday 4th March 2022. At this point you will have received an email via Webscorer providing you with the password to access the Bookitzone entry page and complete your registration with payment of the race entry fee. You will have 72 hours to action this, after which time any regsitrations still unconfirmed will be offered to those on the waiting list.
 
We are planning on selling the supporters train tickets for next years race direct, and you will also receive a password to access that booking form to intially reserve upto 2 seats. Registrations are welcome from Matlock AC members on the agreement a volunteer (friend or family member) is provided to assist with marshaling duties.
 
Visit the Event page for more information on the event and  how to enter

Two MAC Features in Fell Runner Magazine

Its a MAC Attack!
 
Two great features in Fell Runner magazine. A great article by Jan Forrester about MAC, it’s Fell race involvement and some history of the club. While Billy Cartwright is thoroughly interviewed by Neil Talbott. Both fantastic reads!
 
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Events - December '21 & January '22

 9th December - Hathersage Night Race (7pm, Pre-Entry, Fell) 

 11th December - Whitworth Thread 5k Santa Run (9am, Park) 

 12th December - Litton Christmas Cracker (11am, Pre-Entry, Fell) 

                      • Category: BM
                      • Website: http://buxtonac.org.uk/
                      • Distance: 12.2 km / 7.6 miles
                      • Climb: 360 m / 1181 ft
                      • Venue: Litton Village Hall, SK17 8QX

 12th December - Bolsover 10K (9.30am, Pre-Entry, Road)

 15th December - Dave Denton Mid Week Race (7pm/7.20pm, Road)

 25th December - Christmas Day Park Runs (9.00am, Park)

 26th December - Totley Two Turtle Doves (11am, Enter on Day, Fell) 

                      • Category: BS
                      • Website: http://www.totleyac.org.uk
                      • Distance: 7.8 km / 4.6 miles
                      • Climb: 250 m / 820 ft
                      • Venue: Totley AC Pavillion, S17 3AZ

 26th December - MAC Beetroot Race (MAC Members Only - but can bring a guest, Fell) 

                        • Start at High Peak Junction (meet at car park) – no marshals, no signs just pick a route to the trig point and back.  Juniors can do this but they’ll need to be capable of navigating – but there will be a simple race up to the top of Sheep Pasture Incline and back.

 27th December - Dave Denton Queen's Head Race (Time TBC, Road)

 31st December - Wormstones (11am, Fell - Fancy Dress optional)
 JANUARY 2022

 01st January - New Year's Day Park Runs (9.00am, Park)

 01st January - Dave Denton Hangover Race (Time TBC, Road)

 01st January - Holly Bush Inn New Year's Day Fun Run (10am, Road & Field)

                      • Adults & Juniors - Enter on the day - bottle of Thornbridge beer for each runner aged 18 or over
                      • Distance: 2.25 miles
                      • Venue: Holly Bush Inn, Holly Bush Lane, Makeney, Belper, D56 0RX

 08th January - Derbyshire XC Championships (Pre-Entry, XC)

 12th January - Dave Denton Mid Week Race (7pm/7.20pm, Road)

 16th January - BDL XC Bramcote (11am, MAC Vest, XC)

                      • Distance: Approximately 5 miles
                      • Venue: Bramcote Park

 

Cross Country Guide 2021/22

Here is a Guide for the Cross Country Season 2021/2022

Cross_Country_guide_2021.pdf

Events November 2021

Here are some Events for November 2021

EventsNov2021.pdf

Events October 2021

Here are some Events for October 2021 -

EventsOctober2021.pdf

Annual General Meeting - Thursday 4 November 2021 at 7.30pm at The Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale.

Annual General Meeting

The Matlock Athletic Club AGM will be held on Thursday 4 November 2021 at 7.30pm at The Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale.

The meeting should last about 1.5 hours. Please do make an effort to attend – it is your Club.

Election of Officers – If you wish to stand for ANY of the Committee posts, please let us know by 24th October. A number of existing officers (including the secretary and treasurer) have indicated that they are willing to continue in their roles if re-elected.

If you have any matters you wish to put forward for consideration as Agenda items, please also let us know by 24th October. Please submit your interest or agenda items by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

In particular, we are keen to encourage more ladies to join the committee in an executive role, to ensure that the membership is reflected by those managing the club.

A copy of the Accounts is available on request and copies will be presented online at the AGM.

MAC's English Fell Running Championship Champs 2021!

MAC are proud to introduce our new English Fell Running Championship Champs 2021!

FR_champs_2021.pdf

BDL Winter XC League 2021/2022

Here are the BDL dated for the Winter XC League 2021/2022

BDL_20212022.pdf

Events for September 2021

Here are some Events for September 2021

EventsSeptember20211.pdf

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