David Staff Memorial Race
Darwen, United Kingdom • 16 Nov 2026
Event Details
The David Staff Memorial Fell Race takes place on Sunday 16th November 2025. The race starts and finishes at The Kiosk in Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen. Registration is at the same location.
Race Information
The event is a fell race categorized as AS, covering a distance of 6 km with a total climb of 305 m. The minimum age for participation is 14 years.
Entry Fees
Entry fees are £7.50 for Fell Running Association (FRA) members and £8.50 for non-members. Entries are handled via the Si Entries platform.
Route Description
The race uses a route established in 2014. It starts on the main path opposite The Kiosk. The course turns left at the bandstand and exits Sunnyhurst Woods via the Lychgate car park, which is next to The Sunnyhurst pub. From there, runners turn right towards Waterman's Cottage, then left up a concrete path, heading towards Darwen Tower and the surrounding moors. The descent follows the same path back into the woods via the pub, with the finish line at the bandstand.
Background
The race is held in memory of David Staff, a former junior member of the Darwen Dashers Running Club. It raises funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), a charity supported by David's family. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.