Black Rocks Fell Race

Cromford, United Kingdom • 8 Jul 2026

Event

The Black Rocks Fell Race is organised by Matlock Athletic Club and is scheduled for 8 July 2026. The race distance is 9.9 km / 6.1 miles with a total ascent of 250 m (about 820 ft). The course is mostly on good trails and is marked. Entry is limited to 300 runners and the minimum age is 16 years.

Course and entry

The route starts and finishes in Cromford Meadows, with the start location given as Matlock Rugby Club, Cromford Meadows, near Matlock. Runners follow the canal tow path to High Peak Junction, then turn right to climb past Black Rocks to a Trig Point on Cromford Moor. The course returns by the same route along the tow path to the finish in Cromford Meadows. Registration is online and in advance only, with payment required at time of registration; there are no entries on the day. The advertised entry fee is £6.50 and the organiser provides recorded results from previous years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
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