Dartmoor Discovery Ultra Marathon
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Dartmoor Discovery Ultra Marathon
The Dartmoor Discovery is a 32 mile road ultra that runs from and returns to Princetown Community Centre, PL20 6RF. The course is a single lap and is described as taking runners up and down some of the tougher hills on Dartmoor; the organiser states it is the longest single lap road ultra marathon in the UK.
Entries are offered in tiered price bands: early bird (1–30 November) and subsequent windows through to 1 April–6 June, with higher fees for unaffiliated entrants and an on the day rate if places remain. The event is limited to 275 runners and has sold out in most previous years.
The race holds a course accuracy certificate and an Association of Running Clubs permit No. ARC/26/0077. A 6 3/4 hour race cut off applies. Personal drinks can be left at nine of the ten drink stations around the route.
All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a technical t-shirt, and free food is provided at the finish. Other on-site services include bag storage, a public address system, free race photos, a bar and an after-race disco. Prize money is available for new course records and awards cover overall, veteran age groups, newcomer places and team results.
Event accommodation options include 16 motorhome pitches at Princetown Community Centre for £10 per night, and camping, additional motorhome spaces and a bunkhouse at The Plume of Feathers with toilet and shower facilities; discounted rates are available for advance bookings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
