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Black Rocks Fell Race

Name: Black Rocks Fell Race
Start: 2026-07-08
End: 2026-07-08
Location: Cromford

Cromford, United Kingdom • 8 Jul 2026

Black Rocks Fell Race : Matlock Athletic Club

The Black Rocks Fell Race is a fell running event held on Wednesday 8 July 2026 and organised by Matlock Athletic Club. The event base is at Matlock Rugby Club, Cromford Meadows, near Matlock.

The course runs mostly on good trails and includes a mid race climb past Black Rocks. The route has a reported total ascent of 800 feet. The terrain description indicates trail footing for much of the distance with a notable uphill section centred on the Black Rocks feature.

Entries are listed under a general admission category. The event is presented as an offline, in-person race at the specified venue.

The description focuses on trail conditions, the mid race climb, and the overall ascent. Specific start times, exact route distance, and on-course facilities are not specified in this information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Cromford

Race information

Website

10 km

Black Rocks Fell Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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