Sat 11 Sep 2021
Dartmoor Trail Running Challenge 2021
The magical Dartmoor National Park is home to this stunning trail running event. Starting in the heart of Dartmoor, just outside Widecombe-in-the-Moor, you will get to experience everything Dartmoor has to offer.
Ultra (50K) | Marathon | Half Marathon | 10k
Location
Holwell Down Widecombe-in-the-Moor Newton Abbot TQ13 7TTCompetitor Limit
500
Distance
50 KM
31.1 Miles
Total Elevation
1577 Meters
5174 Feet
Entry Fee
£62
Elevation Chart
Elevation chart coming soon!
Registration
6:30 am
Briefing
7:15 am
Start Time
7:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 11th - 5:30 pm
Distance
45 KM
28 Miles
Total Elevation
1519 Meters
4984 Feet
Entry Fee
£55
Elevation Chart
Elevation chart coming soon!
Registration
7:30 am
Briefing
8:15 am
Start Time
8:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 11th - 5:30 pm
Distance
24 KM
14.9 Miles
Total Elevation
814 Meters
2671 Feet
Entry Fee
£42
Elevation Chart
Elevation chart coming soon!
Registration
8:30 am
Briefing
9:15 am
Start Time
9:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 11th - 5:30 pm
Distance
10 KM
6.2 Miles
Total Elevation
257 Meters
843 Feet
Entry Fee
£30
Elevation Chart
Elevation chart coming soon!
Registration
9:30 am
Briefing
10:15 am
Start Time
10:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 11th - 5:30 pm
Download Ultra (50K) GPX FileAt our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas, cake, new potatoes and other carby bits on the marathon and ultra checkpoints . We are trying to reduce the use of plastic so we ask runners to bring reusable cups for coke and squash. There will not be any checkpoints during runs on our training weekends.
Checkpoint information coming soon.
At our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas, cake, new potatoes and other carby bits on the marathon and ultra checkpoints . We are trying to reduce the use of plastic so we ask runners to bring reusable cups for coke and squash. There will not be any checkpoints during runs on our training weekends.
Checkpoint information coming soon.
At our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas, cake, new potatoes and other carby bits on the marathon and ultra checkpoints . We are trying to reduce the use of plastic so we ask runners to bring reusable cups for coke and squash. There will not be any checkpoints during runs on our training weekends.
Checkpoint information coming soon.
At our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas, cake, new potatoes and other carby bits on the marathon and ultra checkpoints . We are trying to reduce the use of plastic so we ask runners to bring reusable cups for coke and squash. There will not be any checkpoints during runs on our training weekends.
Checkpoint information coming soon.
Ultra (50K) Kit List
Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Waterproof Trousers (Taped Seams)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Compass
- Foil Blanket
- Whistle
- Head Torch
- Emergency Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- Base Layer
- First Aid Kit
Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Marathon Kit List
Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Waterproof Trousers (Taped Seams)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Compass
- Foil Blanket
- Whistle
- Head Torch
- Emergency Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- Base Layer
- First Aid Kit
Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Half Marathon Kit List
Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Waterproof Trousers (Taped Seams)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Compass
- Foil Blanket
- Whistle
- Head Torch
- Emergency Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- Base Layer
- First Aid Kit
Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
10k Kit List
Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Foil Blanket
- Reusable Cup
Advised Kit
- Compass
- Whistle
- Waterproof Trousers (Taped Seams)
- Head Torch
- Emergency Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- Base Layer
- First Aid Kit
The magical Dartmoor National Park is home to this stunning trail running event. Starting in the heart of Dartmoor, just outside Widecombe-in-the-Moor, you will get to experience everything Dartmoor has to offer.
You’ll be taking on numerous Tors, river crossings (depending on your chosen distance), as well as visiting Dartmoor favourites such as Bellever Woods, Hexworthy, Holne Woods and Holne Chase. With lots of hills, rivers and woodlands along the way this is a classic and a perfect destination for trail running lovers.
This is our only event that is not canicross friendly.
Event Galleries All Upcoming Races
Additional Info
Parking
Parking available at HQ
Opening at 6am
Secure parking.
Next to the start/finish line and event Headquarters & Registration
Cost £5 CASH- Paid on arrival.
Holwell Down
Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Newton Abbot
TQ13 7TT
Number & Timing Chip
For our events, numbers and timing chips are sent to runners in the post approximately 1 week before the event. Please ensure your address is up to date on the system you used to register, at least 2 weeks. If you enter the event at the last minute, you will be able to collect your bib and timing chip on the day.
Please make a note of your registration time for the distance you selected and make sure you arrive giving yourself enough time to register.
Please also make a note of your briefing time and ensure you attend the briefing.
Both the number and the timing chip have to be worn at all times during the event.
You also have the chance to rent GPS tracking units, which enable your friends and family to track you all the way around the course.
Signage
We use a number of signs during our events. Arrow markers are on a hi-viz reflective red with white arrow to mark the direction to be taken.
We advise runners to bring a map of the route with them on event day in case of emergencies. You can download the map and print it and you can download GPX files to your device.
Regarding training weekends, no signage will be provided, as all runs will be guided.
Camping Info
Camping is available at headquarters on Friday and Saturday nights, HQ.
Cost £7 per person per night (Plus £5 for your vehicle)
Please note this is a basic campsite.
Fresh Water tap and loos onsite.
No Electrical hookups available.
No disposable barbecues or fire pits allowed.
To reserve a camping spot please write to [email protected] with your arrival time & tent size/camper van information included.
What You Get
- Trail Events Co large bespoke finishers medal
- Trophies for first three male and female runners in each distance, plus a trophy for the first male and female over 50 in each distance (For the Backyard Ultra, only the winner gets a trophy)
- Energy refreshments at the checkpoints and finish line
- Experienced medical cover – Medics (Mobile)
- Friendly, personal assistants, advice and support
- Fully Signed Course
- Chip Timing
- Free Professional Race Photos
- Trail Events Co Snood
- Also on offer:
- Technical Running T-shirt (£15)
- For the Backyard Ultra, you can purchase a limited edition T-shirt (£15) and a limited edition hoody (£30)
- GPS tracking units (available at £20 per day for hire)
