Dartmoor Winter Pairs Series

Widecombe in the Moor, United Kingdom • 22 Feb 2026

Event overview

The Dartmoor Winter Pairs 2026 Race 2 takes place on Sun 22 Feb 2026 in the Eastern Tors - Widecombe area, England. The venue is the Rugglestone Inn, Widecombe (grid reference 720766). The race distance is 17.5 km / 10.9 miles with a total climb of 830 m / 2723 ft. The race category is BM and the listed skill code is ER. Starts are staggered.

Entry, teams and eligibility

Pre-entry is required; there is no entry on the day. Entry fees are £33.00 for members and £36.00 for non-members. The entry fee covers all three races and applies to both runners in a pair. Teams are allowed and this is paired running with required kit. Numbers are limited, with a maximum of 35 pairs. Minimum age is 20; there are no junior races.

Permit and insurance

The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the Fell Runners Association (FRA). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

18 km
Race Distance
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