The Dartmoor Marathon
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Event overview
The Dartmoor Marathon is a road marathon held in Tavistock, with the next race on 12/04/2026. The start and finish are in Bedford Square, Tavistock, PL19 0AQ. The event is supported by Flapjackery, which will provide flapjacks on the day. The race is listed as having its license pending.
Course and entries
The course winds through Dartmoor National Park on smooth roads and includes hilly sections and scenic views. The route passes Princetown and the historic Dartmoor Prison and runs around Burrator Reservoir. The description notes that runners may encounter Dartmoor ponies.
Elite entry places are available with qualifying times of 2:20:00 for men and 2:48:00 for women. Qualifying performances must be achieved after January 1, 2024. Meeting the times does not guarantee entry; spots are limited and allocated at the organisers' discretion. Applicants complete an Elite Entry Application form to request an elite place. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
