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David Staff Memorial Race

Darwen, United Kingdom • 16 Nov 2025

David Staff Memorial Race (16 November 2025)

The event is scheduled for Sunday 16 November 2025 at The Kiosk, Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen BB3 0LA. Entry is via SiEntries. Entry fees are £7.50 for FRA members and £8.50 for non-members. The race is a category AS fell race covering 6 km with about 305 m of climb. Minimum age for entrants is 14 years. Registration is at The Kiosk from 10:00.

Course

The race starts on the main path opposite The Kiosk. The route turns left at the bandstand and leaves the wood via the Lychgate carpark next to The Sunnyhurst pub. Competitors then turn right to Waterman's Cottage, follow a concrete path up toward Darwen Tower and run around the moors. The descent returns by the same route, back into the woods via the pub, with the finish at the bandstand. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Darwen

Race information

Website Registration
6 km
305 m+
6km With 305m Climb
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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