Festival of Running 2026
Organised by Matlock Athletic Club since 1977; the Festival of Running consists of three running distances, all within Derbyshire's beautiful White Peak area.
- Cromford Gothic Warehouse, Cromford Wharf, Cromford DE4 3RQ
- Sat 16th May 2026, 8:00am
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Charity Places
Matlock Athletic Club have kindly donated two charity places per distance, which are:
- White Peak Marathon
- White Peak Half
- 'Down in a Shot' 10k
There is no entry fee, we would just politely ask you raise our minimum fundraising target; this figure will depend on the specific distance selected:
10k- £50
Half Marathon- £75
Marathon- £100
These places also include a bus transfer from Cromford Wharf to your run's specific start location and a race memento.
Get in touch via events@wpcancercharity.org.uk to secure your place now!
What you can expect:
The 'Festival of Running' event has been going since 1977 and provides you the opportunity to run through the tranquil Derbyshire White Peak area, experiencing no traffic, only beautiful scenery!
Routes:
Marathon- The traditional route from Thorpe to Cromford Meadows following first the Tissington Trail to Parsley Hay, then the High Peak Trail to Cromford
Half Marathon- Follows the High Peak Trail from Friden to Cromford over firm compacted limestone and cinder surfaces on former railway tracks
10k- No steep uphill stretches & a flat finish, provides the potential for fast times & PBs
A sneak peek
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