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Aggies Staircase

location_city Darwen

flag United Kingdom

calendar_today 23 Jun, 2026

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About the Event

Conquer the iconic triple climb of Darwen Moor at Aggies Staircase Fell Race on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026. This classic category AS fell race, organized by Darwen Dashers, packs a formidable 350m of ascent into a challenging 6.4km loop, testing runners with its three signature ascents: Jubilee Tower, Jacob's Mound, and the legendary Aggies Staircase itself. Starting on Punstock Road Green, you'll traverse rugged moorland tracks with breathtaking views before a fast return to the finish. Run under strict Fell Running Association rules, this is a true purist's event requiring pre-entry and full preparedness for the fickle Pennine weather. With a 7:00 PM evening start, it's the perfect midweek test for seasoned fell runners seeking a steep, historic challenge. Secure your pre-entry now for this prestigious 2025 fell race in Lancashire, where every step upward is a tribute to the area's rich running heritage.

Races Offered

4Miles/6.4K

Jun 23, 2026

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Distance — 6.4K

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Type — Road running

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174 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Darwen.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 10.2° / 17.7°
wb_sunny 7.5° / 14.8°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 14.2 /
water_drop 77.1%

About Darwen

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Darwen is a market town and civil parish in the Blackburn with Darwen borough in Lancashire, England. The residents of the town are known as "Darreners". The A666 road passes through Darwen towards Blackburn to the north, Bolton to the south and Pendlebury where it joins the A6, about 18 miles (29 km) north-west of Manchester. The population of Darwen stood at 28,046 in the 2011 census. The town comprises four wards and has its own town council.

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