Dartmoor Discovery
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Dartmoor Discovery
The Dartmoor Discovery is a single lap road ultra marathon held in Princetown on Saturday 5th June 2027. The course is 32 mile 899 yard long and runs over roads on Dartmoor with significant uphill and downhill sections. The event is limited to 275 runners and uses Princetown Community Centre as Race HQ.
There are 10 feeding stations on route, nine of which accept personal drinks left by runners. A bespoke medal is awarded to finishers who complete the course within the 6 3/4 hour cut off time. Finishers also receive a technical t shirt and free food at the finish. The event provides a bag store, a PA system and free race photos. Headphones are not permitted and wearing them will result in disqualification.
Entries open 1 November 2026 with staged prices: 1 to 15 November early bird at £45 affiliated £47 unaffiliated; 16 November to 31 January £50 affiliated £52 unaffiliated; 1 February to 29 February £55 affiliated £57 unaffiliated; 1 March to 31 March £60 affiliated £62 unaffiliated; 1 April until sold out or entries close £65 affiliated £67 unaffiliated.
Accommodation options near the event include motorhome pitches at Princetown Community Centre and camping, motorhome pitches and a bunkhouse at The Plume of Feathers with toilet and shower facilities. Car parking is available in the playground of Princetown Primary School.
Prizes include £200 for a new male or female course record, £25 for new veteran category records, awards for top finishers and team and age category prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
