Mr Sparkle's Dark Un

United Kingdom flag Darwen, North West, United Kingdom

106 days left

Mr Sparkle's Dark Un www.sientries.co.uk
Date 26 Feb, 2027
Races 1 distance
Entry fee £8.00
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Mr Sparkle's Dark Un

About the event

Dive into an exhilarating night adventure with the headtorch fell race starting at the Royal Hotel, Tockholes. This challenging 8.1-kilometer course features steep ascents and descents across open moorland terrain, testing your navigation skills under the glow of your headlamp. Expect a mix of muddy trails and slippery slopes as you push through to the finish line. With only 110 spots available, this race is sure to fill up quickly when entries open on December 25th, 2026. Competitors must be at least 18 years old and prepared for unpredictable conditions, including full body cover in case of harsh weather. The route will have marshals and markers but requires a confident sense of direction. Gather your gear and join the race that benefits Bolton Mountain Rescue and RNLI from funds raised.
Participants should meet at the car park next to the pub near Tockholes for an 7:30 PM start on February 26, 2027, ready to take on this thrilling night challenge.

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26Feb

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106 days
Entry fee
£8.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for February in Darwen.

Temperature2.3° / 7.0°
Feels like-2.5° / 2.3°
Sunshine hours3h 56m
Rainfall2.9 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind17.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity88.7%
Max UV indexLow (2.1)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:28
Sunset17:17

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Darwen is a market town and civil parish in the Blackburn with Darwen borough of Lancashire, England. The residents of the town are known as "Darreners". The town lies on the River Darwen, which flows from south to north and is seen in parks in the town centre. 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 28,124 in the 2021 census. It comprises four wards and has its own town council.

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