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Matlock Athletic Club
MATLOCK · Derbyshire · England
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Matlock Athletic Club was formed in 1976 and combines Derbyshire road and fell running, junior coaching and community races from the Arc Leisure Centre.
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About Matlock Athletic Club
Matlock Athletic Club began at a meeting at Matlock College in June 1976 in Derbyshire, England. The first White Peak marathon followed in 1977. After years at Sherwood Hall and a period without a permanent home, the club moved to the Arc Leisure Centre when it opened in 2011.
Road, fell and cross-country running sit alongside a junior programme. Senior sessions include faster work, steadier training and longer group outings; some use away venues or Tupton track. The club's history records Billy Cartwright becoming its first senior English fell champion in 2021, with clubmate Dan Haworth second.
Newcomers should use the contact form before trying a few sessions. The White Peak Festival of Running, Black Rocks Fell Race, Peak Rail 7 and Whitworth Thread reflect the club's wider role in local running. The Arc is the usual start, but participants should check the published schedule for their chosen session.
Established 1976
Notable members, past and present
Billy Cartwright
Historical championship association
The club's historical timeline records Cartwright as its first senior English fell champion in 2021; current membership is not inferred.
Club history and information sources
Profile reviewed 2026-10-15. Training arrangements can change; check with the club before attending.
Athletes at this club
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