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David Staff Memorial Race

Darwen, United Kingdom • 16 Nov 2025

David Staff Memorial Race : event details

The David Staff Memorial Race is scheduled for Sunday 16 November 2025 at The Kiosk, Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen BB3 0LA. It is a Category AS fell race with a course length of 6 km and 305 m of climb. Entry is via SiEntries. Entry fees are £7.50 for FRA members and £8.50 for non-members. The minimum age to enter is 14. Entries open 23 June 2025 and close 15 November 2025.

Course and purpose

The race starts on the main path opposite The Kiosk and follows a route that turns left at the bandstand, leaves the wood via the Lychgate carpark next to The Sunnyhurst pub, then turns right toward Waterman’s Cottage and left up the concrete path. The route continues up to Darwen Tower and around the moors, with the descent returning into the woods via the pub and finishing at the bandstand. The event is held in memory of David Staff and raises funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young to support heart screening in young people. 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
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