Black Rocks Fell Race
Cromford, United Kingdom • 8 Jul 2026
Black Rocks Fell Race
The Black Rocks Fell Race is a mainly off-road event that covers a distance of 9.9 km (6.1 miles) with a total ascent of about 250 m (roughly 800–820 ft). The course is mostly on good trails and includes a mid-race climb that passes Black Rocks and reaches the trig point on Cromford Moor.
The route begins in Cromford Meadows at Matlock Rugby Club, follows the canal tow path to High Peak Junction, then turns right to climb onto Cromford Moor. Runners reach a trig point above Black Rocks before turning and returning to High Peak Junction, then following the canal tow path back to the finish in Cromford Meadows. The course is waymarked.
Entries are accepted online and in advance only; there are no entries on the day. The published entry fee is £6.50, the race limit is 300 runners, and the minimum age is 16 years. Registration is by payment at the time of entry; registration closing times are published in advance.
Past results and course information have been published for multiple years, and a recorded GPS route is available for reference. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.