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David Staff Memorial Race

Name: David Staff Memorial Race
Start: 2025-11-16
End: 2025-11-16
Location: Darwen

Darwen, United Kingdom • 16 Nov 2025

The David Staff Memorial Race is a Category AS fell race held in the West Pennine Moors above Darwen, Lancashire. The challenging 6km course features a 305m climb, starting near The Kiosk in Sunnyhurst Woods and passing landmarks such as the bandstand, Lychgate carpark, Waterman's Cottage, and Darwen Tower before returning through the woods to finish at the bandstand. The event is organized by Darwen Dashers and honors the memory of David Staff, raising funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young to support heart screening for youth. The race offers a competitive yet community-focused atmosphere in a scenic moorland setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Darwen

Race information

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6 km

305 m+

6km With 305m Climb

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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