David Staff Memorial Race

NOV
15
2026
Category AS fell race near Darwen, Lancashire with a 6 km course climbing 305 m and proceeds supporting cardiac screening for young people.
Sun 15 Nov 2026
6 kilometers

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David Staff Memorial Fell Race

This is a Category AS fell race on the West Pennine Moors above Darwen, Lancashire. The advertised course is approximately 6 km with a 305 m climb.

Registration takes place at The Kiosk in Sunnyhurst Woods and the race start is on the main path opposite the Kiosk. The route turns left at the Bandstand, leaves the wood via the Lychgate carpark next to The Sunnyhurst pub, then goes right to Waterman's Cottage and left up the concrete path toward Darwen Tower and across the moors. The descent follows the same route back into the woods via the pub, with the finish at the Bandstand.

Entry details published for this edition include an entry minimum age of 14 years, a stated opening date and closing date for entries, and tiered entry fees for members and non members. The event is organised as a memorial race and supports the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young; funds raised have supported heart screening and have identified over 60 people with heart defects, with cumulative fundraising reported in excess of £100,000. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

6 km
David Staff Memorial Fell Race

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