Mr Sparkle's Dark un
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Mr Sparkle's Dark Un
Mr Sparkle's Dark Un is a night-time fell race held in Tockholes, Darwen, with the Royal Hotel as the event base. The course covers approximately 8.1 km with about 214 m of climb and includes stiff climbs, open moorland, muddy ground and a fast run-in to the finish. Runners must use a head torch and full body cover may be required.
The route will be marshalled and marked, but participants should be competent at navigation. Organisers will carry out kit checks where required. The event has a limit of 110 entries and a minimum age of 18 years. Entry fee is £8.00. Entries open on 25 December 2026 and close on 15 February 2027.
Course records stand at 35:51 for the female record and 32:07 for the male record. A donation will be made from event funds to Bolton Mountain Rescue and the RNLI. Parking is available next to the pub and car sharing is requested where possible. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
