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The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape

Ivybridge, United Kingdom • 9 Aug 2025

The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape is an annual trail running event held in Dartmoor, Devon, with its event centre at Ivybridge Rugby Club. The event features two races: The Crossing, a challenging 33.5-mile "baby ultra" that crosses open moorland and two Dartmoor 600m summits, with 1,119m ascent and 1,516m descent; and The Great Escape, a long half-marathon of 15.5 miles starting from Princetown, covering the last section of The Crossing route. Both courses are fully marked and marshalled, offering aid stations and water stops. The event showcases the rugged beauty of Dartmoor’s moorland villages and valleys, providing a true wilderness running experience. 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 Dartmoor Crossing
15 mi
The Great Escape
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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