Dartmoor Trail Running Challenge
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.
Sat 5 Sep 2020
600
Competitor Limit
Holwell Farm
Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Dartmoor
TQ13 7TT
Event Stats
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11K
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Half
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Marathon
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Ultra
Distance
11.2 KM
7 Miles
Total Elevation
257 Meters
843 Feet
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Entry Fee
£ 30
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Registration: 9:30 am
Briefing: 10:45 am
Start Time: 10:30 am
Cut Off Time: 5:30 pm
Distance
21 KM
13 Miles
Total Elevation
814 Meters
2671 Feet
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Entry Fee
£ 42
Difficulty: Strenuous
Registration: 8:30 am
Briefing: 9:15 am
Start Time: 9:30 am
Cut Off Time: 5:30 pm
Distance
42 KM
26.1 Miles
Total Elevation
1557 Meters
5108 Feet
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Entry Fee
£ 55
Difficulty: Strenuous
Registration: 7:30 am
Briefing: 8:15 am
Start Time: 8:30 am
Cut Off Time: 5:30 pm
Distance
50 KM
31.1 Miles
Total Elevation
1577 Meters
5174 Feet
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Entry Fee
£ 62
Difficulty: Strenuous
Registration: 6:30 am
Briefing: 7:15 am
Start Time: 7:30 am
Cut Off Time: 5:30 pm
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.
Fully marked course with no navigation needed.
This event is our only event that is not canicross friendly.
Camping is available in the HQ field on Friday and Saturday nights before and after the event.
The Route
11K route description coming soon!
Half Marathon route description coming soon!
Marathon route description coming soon!
Ultra Marathon route description coming soon!
Checkpoint Info
At our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas 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.
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Kit List
11K 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
11K Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Half 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
Half Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Marathon 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
Marathon Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Ultra 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
Ultra Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Parking
Parking available at Holwell Down
Opening at 6am
Secure parking.
Next to the start/finish line and event Headquarters & Registration
Cost £5 CASH- Paid on arrival at Holwell Down.
Address
Holwell Farm
Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Dartmoor
TQ13 7TT
Number & Timing Chip
Numbers and timing chip's are to be collected on the day of the event at registration.
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 also use striped tape, these are placed after any split to reassure you that you are on the correct trail. We also use them along long stretches where no turn off is required or directional arrows needed.
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.
What You Get
- Trail Events Co large bespoke finishers medal
- Trophies for first three male and female runners in each distance
- 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 (£10)
- GPS tracking units (available at £20 per day for hire)
Camping
Camping is available at headquarters on Friday and Saturday nights, on Holwell Down.
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.
Trail Events Co Shop
The Trail Events Logo ‘established 2014’ Technical Tee – Comes in two colour options
£15.00
Combat Green | Blue
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The Trail Events Co logo hoodie ‘Established 2014’ Comes in four colour options
£28.00
Charcoal | Grape | Pepper Red | Bright Royal
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Trail Events Morf Snood – Comes in four colour options
£8.00
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