Dart Challenge
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About the race
The Dart Challenge is a six hour weekday trail challenge held at Green Table Cafe, Dartington Hall, Totnes, TQ9 6EL. Participants may run, hike or walk as many 5 km laps as they can within the six hour time limit. One lap is enough to receive a finisher medal; longer efforts can be used to cover marathon distance or beyond.
A canicross option is available for running with dogs. The event returns for 2026 and supports a new playground at Dartington Hall. The 5 km lap uses mixed terrain: gravel, grass, some tarmac and sometimes mud. The course is kept generally flat with one notable hill each lap.
Trail shoes are strongly recommended. The Green Table Cafe hosts registration and provides hot drinks and food, plus undercover space and an indoor area with a wood burning stove for breaks between laps. Organisers are arranging a parking concession for 2026 and parking is available at the venue. Event services include professional RFID chip timing, a fully marked and marshalled course, water and feed stations, public liability insurance, first aid, custom race numbers, toilets, free event photos and a free hot drink or half beer for finishers.
Finishing times and lap splits are provided to competitors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
