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Dartmoor Discovery Ultra Marathon

Name: Dartmoor Discovery Ultra Marathon
Start: 2025-06-07
End: 2025-06-07
Location: Princetown

Princetown, United Kingdom • 7 Jun 2025

The Dartmoor Discovery Ultra Marathon, affectionately known as DD, is a prestigious 32-mile race that has become a must-have experience for runners. Set in the challenging terrain of Dartmoor, this event features some of the toughest hills in the region. With a race limit of 275 participants, it has sold out in 11 of the past 12 years.

The marathon offers a range of amenities, including personal drink stations, a bespoke medal, a technical t-shirt for finishers, and post-race food. Prizes are awarded for various categories, including course records. Accommodation options include camping and motorhome pitches nearby. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Princetown

Race information

Registration

32 mi

32 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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