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.

Race information

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