The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape

The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape

The event comprises two trail races that finish at Ivybridge Rugby Club in Devon. Entries open 29 August 2025 and close 29 July 2026. Camping is available on site for £20 per pitch per night, including camper vans and mobile homes.

Distances

• The Crossing: 33.5 miles across moorland.
• The Great Escape: 15.5 miles, final section of The Crossing.

The Crossing crosses open moorland and two of the Dartmoor 600 m summits. The course visits Belstone, Postbridge, and finishes in Ivybridge, and includes 1,119 m of ascent and 1,516 m of descent. The course is fully marked and marshalled, and includes two fully stocked aid stations plus two remote water stops. Time limit is 9.5 hours. Minimum age is 20 years. All finishers receive a bespoke medal. Bespoke event t-shirts are available to purchase through the entry system. A coach transfer from Ivybridge to the start is offered for £15.

The Great Escape begins in Princetown and follows the final 15.5 miles of The Crossing. The route crosses the head of the Erme Valley, traverses the Erme canyons and Abbots Way, then descends into Ivybridge. The course is fully marked and marshalled and includes two water stops. Time limit is 4.5 hours. Minimum age is 17 years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.