FELL runners turned out in force for a charity trek in Darwen aimed at raising awareness about heart disease.
The five-mile David Staff Memorial Race, which involves 900ft of climbing, in Sunnyhurst Woods, attracted 166 runners.
Former Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School pupil David Staff, of Carus Avenue, Hoddlesden, died aged 17 after collapsing near the end of the 10k Darwen Dashers Road Race in December 1994.
He was found to be suffering from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition resulting from a thickening of the heart muscles.
The aim of the race, which has been held annually since his death, is to create awareness of heart disease in the young.
Runners paid £3 to take part and the proceeds will be donated to the charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young.
The event was supported by Blackburn companies Akzo Nobel and Crown Berger, as well as the Blackburn Sports Council.
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