The Whitworth Thread
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The Whitworth Thread
The Whitworth Thread is a regular timed 5 km run held in Whitworth Park, Darley Dale, Matlock. The course is three one-mile laps on tarmac paths with short uphill and downhill sections and about 30 metres of climb. The route is marked and marshals are positioned around the park.
Entry is free and registration is required only once; new participants can register on the day by providing basic contact details and date of birth. An optional voluntary charity donation of £1 is collected at each official monthly run and all money donated goes to charity. The event is licensed by England Athletics as an unmeasured road race and is organised by the Sole Mates community running group for Matlock Athletic Club. Entry on the day is permitted but overall participation is limited to 150 runners. All ages are welcome; under 18s should be supervised by a responsible adult.
Parking is available via a car park accessed from the A6 with additional street parking next to the park. The run offers flexibility to complete all three laps or to do fewer laps as desired. Historic course record times include 15:30 for men and 19:01 for women. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
