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