Dartmoor Granite 50
Scorriton, United Kingdom • 3 Oct 2026
Event Details
The Dartmoor Granite 50 is a 50-mile trail event. It takes place on Saturday, 3rd October 2026. The event runs simultaneously alongside the Dartmoor Full Circle 100.
Route
The route begins at Scorriton Village Hall, near Buckfastleigh, on the southern edge of Dartmoor. It follows the Dartmoor Way Walking Route, heading east towards Ashburton, Haytor, Manaton, and Chagford, before finishing in Okehampton. The course skims the eastern section of the moor and crosses several areas of open moorland. It covers approximately 51 miles with over 2000 meters of ascent.
Requirements and Facilities
The event has a maximum time allowance of 15 hours, starting at 7:00 AM. Entrants must be 21 years or older on the event date. A minimum requirement for entry is experience of running a trail marathon, which must have been completed between 1st October 2024 and 31st August 2026. Competitors are also expected to have or intend to gain night navigational skills.
There are three full checkpoints offering hot food and drinks. GPS trackers are provided, and a GPX file of the route is available for download. Facilities include changing rooms and showers, a bar, and hot meals available throughout the weekend at the event headquarters in Okehampton. Free parking is available at the event centre. A coach transport option from Okehampton to the start is available for a fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.