The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape

Ivybridge, United Kingdom • 1 Aug 2026

The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape is a Dartmoor Big Day Out event by OuterEdge Events around Ivybridge, Devon. It features two races: The Crossing, a 33.5‑mile ultra with 1,119m ascent and 1,516m descent, crossing open moorland and two 600m summits, visiting Belstone, Postbridge and finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club; and The Great Escape, a 15.5‑mile route from Princetown to Ivybridge. Both are fully marked and marshalled. The Crossing has two aid stations plus two remote water stops; The Great Escape has two water stops. Perks include bespoke medals and optional t‑shirts, £15 coach transfer, on‑site camping, and age limits (Crossing 20+, Escape 17+). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

34 mi
1119 m+
The Crossing - 33.5 Miles
16 mi
The Great Escape - 15.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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