The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape
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Event summary
The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape is held on Saturday 1st August 2026 with the event centre and finish at Ivybridge Rugby Club, PL21 0LR. The event comprises two trail races across Dartmoor moorland: the Crossing of 33.5 miles and the Great Escape of 15.5 miles. Both courses are fully marked and marshalled. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and bespoke event t-shirts are available to purchase via the SiEntries system.
Race details and logistics
The Crossing crosses open moorland and two Dartmoor 600 m summits, visiting Belstone, Postbridge and Ivybridge. The route includes 1,119 m of ascent and 1,516 m of descent. The course has 2 fully stocked aid stations and 2 remote water stops. The event sets a time limit of 9.5 hours for the Crossing. Minimum age for entry is 20 years on race day. A coach transfer from Ivybridge to the start is offered for £15.
The Great Escape follows the final 15.5 miles of the Crossing route, crossing the head of the Erme Valley and sections of the Abbots Way before the descent into Ivybridge. The race provides 2 water stops only due to remoteness. The Great Escape has a time limit of 4.5 hours and a minimum age of 17 years.
Entry fees vary by membership status and by date; camping at the event site can be booked for £20 per pitch per night. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
