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The Carsington 7+ race was started in 2012 by two trustees of Derby & District RSPCA who were avid runners. The first race had just over 100 runners and it was a very wet race!

Since then the race has grown and, due to its success, Derby & District RSPCA has now passed the organisation and management of the race to RunDerby but it still remains the headline charity and provides on-the-day race support.

The event has grown to a sell-out in 2019.

RunDerby are also race organisers for the following races: