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Black Rocks Fell Race

Cromford, United Kingdom • 8 Jul 2026

Black Rocks Fell Race

The Black Rocks Fell Race is scheduled for 8 July 2026. The course distance is 9.9 km / 6.1 miles and the total climb is 250 m / 820 ft. The route is mostly on good trails with a mid-race climb past Black Rocks.

Course and entry details

The race starts at Matlock Rugby Club, Cromford Meadows, follows the canal tow path to High Peak Junction, then turns right and climbs to the Trig Point on Cromford Moor above Black Rocks. Runners return the same way to finish in Cromford Meadows. The course is marked.

Entries are online and in advance with payment at the time of registration; there are no entries on the day. The entry fee is £6.50. The minimum age is 16 years and the race has a limit of 300 runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Cromford

Race information

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10 km
250 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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