The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape
Ivybridge, United Kingdom • 1 Aug 2026
The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape - 1 August 2026
This event comprises two off-road races that start on Dartmoor and finish at Ivybridge Rugby Club, Ivybridge, Devon (PL21 0LR). Distances offered are:
- 33.5 miles (The Dartmoor Crossing)
- 15.5 miles (The Great Escape)
Race details and facilities
The Dartmoor Crossing crosses open moorland and includes two Dartmoor 600 m summits. It visits Belstone (start), Postbridge, and finishes at Ivybridge. The Crossing records 1,119 m of ascent and 1,516 m of descent over 33.5 miles. The course is fully marked and marshalled and includes 2 fully stocked aid stations plus 2 remote water stops. The Crossing has a time limit of 9.5 hours and a minimum age of 20 years.
The Great Escape follows the last 15.5 miles of The Crossing, crossing the head of the Erme Valley, traversing Erme canyons and the Abbots Way before the descent into Ivybridge. It is fully marked and marshalled and includes 2 water stops. The Great Escape has a time limit of 4.5 hours and a minimum age of 17 years.
All finishers receive a bespoke medal. Bespoke event t-shirts are available to purchase via the entry system. A coach transfer from Ivybridge to the starts is available for £15. Overnight camping can be booked on site at £20 per pitch per night, including camper vans and mobile homes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.