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OuterEdge Events - Big Day Out Dartmoor The Crossing

Ivybridge, United Kingdom • 9 Aug 2025

The OuterEdge Events' Big Day Out Dartmoor features two trail races set in the stunning Dartmoor National Park, Devon. The Crossing is a challenging 33.5-mile ultramarathon from Belstone to Ivybridge, showcasing moorland wilderness, four villages, and 1,119m ascent. It offers a fully marked course with aid stations and a 10-hour time limit.

The Great Escape covers the last 15.5 miles of The Crossing, starting at Princetown, with a 4.5-hour limit, featuring technical terrain and scenic moorland vistas. Both races finish at Ivybridge Rugby Club, which provides camping, showers, food, and a lively atmosphere. The event emphasizes safety with mandatory kit and support from paramedics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Ivybridge

Race information

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33 mi
1119 m+
The Crossing
15 mi
The Great Escape
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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