The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape

The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape

The event comprises two organised trail races on Dartmoor with an event centre and finish at Ivybridge Rugby Club. It is the ninth running of the Dartmoor BigDayOut and uses pre-entry via the SiEntries system.

Distances:

• 33.5 miles The Crossing
• 15.5 miles The Great Escape

The Crossing is described as a baby ultra that crosses open moorland and two of the Dartmoor 600 m summits. The route visits Belstone, Postbridge and finishes at Ivybridge. The course is fully marked and marshalled, includes two fully stocked aid stations and two remote water stops, and records 1,119 m of ascent and 1,516 m of descent. The published time limit is 9.5 hours. Minimum age is 20 years. Coach transfer from Ivybridge to the start is available for £15. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and event t-shirts can be purchased through SiEntries.

The Great Escape starts from Princetown and follows the final section of The Crossing, crossing the head of the Erme Valley and traversing the Erme canyons and Abbots Way before descending into Ivybridge. The course is fully marked and marshalled with two water stops only due to remoteness. The published time limit is 4.5 hours. Minimum age is 17 years. Coach transfer, medals and t-shirt purchase options match those listed for The Crossing.

Additional event services listed include camping at the event centre for £20 per pitch per night, food and drink available from lunchtime on race day, and a bar at the venue. Entries open on 29 August 2025 and close on 29 July 2026. Entry fees vary by race and UKA membership status. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.