Mr Sparkle's Dark un

FEB

27

2026

Take on Mr Sparkle's Dark Un, an 8.1 km night fell race around Tockholes with stiff climbs, open moorland and muddy descents under headtorch light. Limited to 100 runners, entry supports Bolton Mountain Rescue and the Red Cross.

Fri 27 Feb 2026

Darwen, North West (England)

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8 kilometers

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Event details

Mr Sparkle's Dark Un takes place on 27 February 2026 at the Royal Hotel, Tockholes, Darwen (BB3 0PA). Entries open 25 December 2025 and close 16 February 2026. Entry fee is £6.50. Entries are limited to 100 places. Minimum age is 18 on the event date. A donation will be made from the funds raised to Bolton Mountain Rescue and the Red Cross.

Course and requirements

The event is a night-time fell race that starts and finishes at the Royal Hotel. The course is categorised as BS: 8.1 km with 214 m of climb. The route features a couple of stiff climbs, open moorland, muddy sections and a descent to the finish. The course will be marshalled and marked, but participants should be competent navigators.

Full body cover must be used or carried and a headtorch must be used. There will be a kit check. Organisers request use of the car park next to the pub and encourage car sharing. Course record times are female 35:51 and male 32:07. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 km