Dartmoor Discovery Ultra Marathon

Princetown, United Kingdom • 6 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Dartmoor Discovery (DD) is an ultra marathon organised by Teignbridge Trotters Running Club. The race is a single-lap road ultra of 32 miles on Dartmoor, starting and finishing at Princetown Community Centre, PL20 6RF, on 6 June 2026. The course has a course accuracy certificate and holds an Association of Running Clubs race permit No. ARC/26/0077. The event is open to entrants aged 20 to 99 on the race date.

Entry, limits and awards

Entry fees vary by booking period, with early-bird and later prices listed for affiliated and unaffiliated entrants. The race has a 275 runner limit and has sold out in 11 of the previous 13 years. There is a 6 3/4 hour race cut-off. Prizes include cash for new overall course records and awards across male, female and veteran categories, team prizes, and newcomer awards.

Services and facilities

There are 10 drink stations where personal drinks can be left at 9 locations. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a technical t-shirt. Additional services include a bag store, free food at the finish, a PA system, free race photos, a bar and an after-race disco. Accommodation options are listed for motorhome and camping pitches near Princetown. Sponsors named include Sibelco, Illsington Hotel and APEX Scaffolding (Exeter) Ltd. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

32 mi
Dartmoor Discovery Ultra Marathon (32 Miles)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The Runners Navigation Course - Princetown will take place in Princetown on Sunday 11 January 2026.

Take on Haldon Night at Haldon Forest Park on 17 January 2026 with single loop night trails from 1K to 10K including canicross. Bring a head torch to follow reflective markers and enjoy chip timing, medals and post race food.

Tackle Dartmoor in this three race fell series run in pairs only, with challenging navigation and rugged tors across three classic routes. Limited to 35 pairs, entries cover all races and include phone tracking for safety.

Tackle Dartmoor in the Winter Pairs, a rugged 19 km trail around Western Tors with about 650 m of climb. Teams of two, pre entry only and required kit make this a compact winter challenge with just 35 pairs.