The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape

The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape

The event comprises two trail races that use Ivybridge Rugby Club as the event centre and finish location. Both courses are fully marked and marshalled and offer finisher medals. Event merchandise such as bespoke t-shirts can be purchased via the SiEntries system.

Distances

• 33.5 miles The Crossing
• 15.5 miles The Great Escape

The Crossing is a 33.5 mile route that crosses open moorland and two of the Dartmoor 600 m summits. It visits the moorland villages of Belstone, Postbridge, and Ivybridge and includes 1,119 m of ascent and 1,516 m of descent. The course has two fully stocked aid stations and two remote water stops. The time limit is 9.5 hours. Minimum age on race day is 20 years. A coach transfer from Ivybridge to the start is available for £15.

The Great Escape covers the final 15.5 miles of The Crossing, starting from Princetown and traversing the head of the Erme Valley, the Erme canyons, and the Abbots Way before a long descent into Ivybridge. The course includes two water stops only due to remoteness of terrain. The time limit is 4.5 hours. Minimum age is 17 years. A coach transfer from Ivybridge to the start is available for £15.

The event centre address is Ivybridge Rugby Club, Cross-In-Hand, Filham, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 0LR. Overnight camping can be booked per pitch for £20 per night. Food and drink are available from lunchtime on race day and the bar will be open. Registration is possible at the event centre or at the start location after a kit check. Entries open 29 August 2025 and close 29 July 2026. Entry fees differ for UKA members and non-members for each race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.