Aggies Staircase
Darwen, United Kingdom • 23 Jun 2026
Event overview
Aggie's Staircase is a Category AS fell race held on 23 June 2026 in Darwen (Borough Rd, BB3 2SY). The course distance is 4 miles / 6.4 km with 1148 ft / 350 m of climb. Entry is by pre-entry only; entries open 1 January 2026 and close 22 June 2026. Pre-entry fees are £6.00 for FRA members and £8.00 for non-members. The minimum age for entry is 14. Teams are allowed: men's teams consist of 4 runners and women's teams consist of 3 runners. The event is organised by Darwen Dashers and carries FRA permit and associated insurance.
Course and rules
The route starts at the top of Punstock Road and includes three climbs in this order: Jubilee Tower, Jacobs Mound, and Aggie's Staircase. The course uses footpaths and tracks, passes Robin Hoods cottage, crosses moor top sections, descends through a small quarry and returns to finish near Punstock Road. Jacobs Mound will be routed to a more runnable line in 2026. Marshals may direct tail runners onto a slightly shorter route if required. All Darwen Dashers races are held in accordance with FRA safety requirements and rules for competition. Course maps and organizer information are available from the race organiser's website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.