Once again, the event will be held at the iconic Derbyshire County Cricket Club, starting and finishing on the outfield of the playing surface, going out onto the Racecourse in between.
How can I enter?
Entry to the Derwent Runners 4, incorporating the Derby Mile, costs £15 for UKA affiliated runners, and £17 for non-affiliated runners. The Family Run is £3 for children, and free for adults although we ask that all adults also enter online. A 5% booking fee applies to all entries.
Online entries close on Friday 19th June – if there are spaces available for either race after that, they will be available on the day at a cost of £20 for the 4miles, and £5 for the Family Race.
This is a fast, flat, chip timed race, with age category prizes for the Derwent Runners 4, plus a trophy for the fastest female and male in the Derby Mile. Just to remind you, you only run four miles, and all in one go. The USP of our race is that the fourth and final mile of the race is separately timed and essentially constitutes a separate event. There will also be goody bags for all finishers of both the Derwent Runners 4 and the Family Run.
And remember, every finisher of the adult race will receive two FREE tickets to a T20 cricket match at the County Ground later in the summer. Details of the exact match tbc.
Start times:
Derwent Runners 4/Derby Mile – 9:30 am
Family Run – 10:45 am
Sign Up Now!
You can enter this year’s race in the following ways:
1. Through the Derwent Runners website
2. Directly through Titanium Timing
Where is the event?
Directions to The Central Co-op County Ground
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
The Central Co-op County Ground
Nottingham Road
Derby
DE21 6DA
By Car
From M1 South
Take exit 25 for A52 Derby. After 6 miles arrive at Pentagon Island. The ground is 4th exit off this roundabout, signposted with Derbyshire County Cricket Club.
From M1 North
Take exit 28 for A38 Derby. After approx 13 miles, arrive at roundabout, take 1st exit A61, signposted with a brown cricket sign. Follow over 2 more roundabouts, stay on A61. At Pentagon Island, take 1st exit off roundabout into ground, signposted with Derbyshire County Cricket Club.
From Birmingham
Travel up A38 to A61 Little Eaton roundabout. Take 3rd exit, A61 Derby signposted with a brown cricket sign. Follow over 2 more roundabouts. At Pentagon Island, take 1st exit off roundabout signposted Derbyshire County Cricket Club.
From M6: Take exit, J15 (from south), J16 (from north), follow signs to A50 (Uttoxeter). Follow A50 approx 20 miles to A516 to Derby. Take A516 until it joins A38 then follow directions (from Birmingham) above.
We wish you a safe journey.
Parking Information
The Club operates up to three Car Parks on matchdays:
The below applies to County Championship and One-Day Cup matches.
– Main Pavilion Car Park (A): Executive Members, Seasonal Car Park Pass Holders, Accessibility Car Park Tickets
– Frank Whittle Overflow Car Park (B): Additional parking via the Sir Frank Whittle Road entrance
The below applies to Twenty20 and select high-attendance matches.
– Main Pavilion Car Park (A): Executive Members, Hospitality Guests, Accessibility Car Park Tickets
– Frank Whittle Overflow Car Park (B): Limited pre-purchased match-specific parking. Seasonal Car Park Passes (Members)
– The Racecourse Car Park (C): Off St Mark’s Road (DE21 6AL) – Further pre-purchased match-specific parking. Limited on-the-day parking (if not sold out in advance)
While the Club will always try to accommodate all vehicles visiting the ground, admittance will be on a first come, first served basis. We ask that all visitors try and schedule their arrival at the ground, allowing plenty of time.
Car Parking can be purchased online HERE.
Check out our Ground Map and Visitor Guide, which provides a comprehensive introduction to facilities at The Central Co-op County Ground.
FAQ's
Is there parking on site?
Yes, there is a pay and display car park with ample parking.
Are there toilets?
There is a toilet block near the start and finish line and other facilities around the site.
Are spectators allowed?
Absolutely, the more the merrier. Derbyshire County Cricket Club is a great site and there is plenty to do while the runners are on the course.
Will there be food available?
There will be a small treats, cakes and snacks for all race finishers and there will be drinks on site.
What if the weather is bad?
Our aim is that the event will go ahead rain or shine, we will only cancel if there is an extreme weather warning.
Do I have to get sponsorship?
Not at all, it’s the taking part that counts, however if you did want to help us raise additional funds for Derbyshire Mind and ask family and friends to sponsor you, we would be incredibly grateful!
Can I get a refund?
Unfortunately, tickets are non-refundable.
Can’t find the answer to your question? Drop us a line at fundraising@derbyshiremind.org.uk
Further Ways to support Derbyshire Mind…
If you wanted to support Derbyshire Mind at another event, in another way, why not set-up a fundraising page and ask to sponsor you, or support your cause? We would be really grateful! You can set-up a Just Giving Page here: https://www.derbyshiremind.org.uk/how-to-set-up-your-justgiving-fundraising-page/
Finally, we want to say a big thank you to aal for joining in and supporting this amazing collaborated event!