Dartmoor Volcano Race

Scorriton, United Kingdom • 13 Sep 2025

OuterEdge Events’ Dartmoor Volcano Race is a 10.5-mile trail fell race on Dartmoor’s southern moor, starting and finishing in Scoriton. It climbs almost 650m, reaching Ryder’s Hill and the Red Lake Volcano, with dramatic moorland views. The course is rocky, boggy, and technical, featuring three river crossings, a clapper bridge, a volcano ascent, and a long uphill start with a long downhill finish. The route is fully marked and marshaled, run under UKA/Trail Running Association rules, with a 200-runner limit and a mandatory kit list. It’s Dartmoor’s premier fell race and a classic since 2015. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

11 mi
650 m+
10.5-Mile Trail Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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