Way of the Dead (a Dartmoor Traverse East to West)

Event overview

The Way of the Dead is a 50k Dartmoor traverse held on 28 March 2026, finishing in Tavistock, Devon. The event is open to entrants aged 18 and over. Runners may enter solo or in pairs. The course ascent is 1,389 metres and the event has a 10 hour cutoff. Entry is priced at £49.

• 50k
• 16 miles (halfway point and finish for the 16-miler)

Route and logistics

The route starts at Trenchford Reservoir and finishes at Tavistock Stannary Brewing Company. Key waypoints include Kelly Farm, Lustleigh church, the Cleave, Manaton, Bowerman’s Nose, Hayne Down, Kitty Jay’s Grave, Hameldown Ridge, Grimspound, Sousson’s Wood, Bellever plantation, Postbridge, Powdermills (halfway), Longaford Tor, Lydford Tor, Merrivale, Whitchurch Common, Moortown and crossings of the River Tavy before the brewery finish. The second half requires navigational experience; organizers provide race GPX files and monitor competitors via live GPS tracking. Checkpoints will double as feed stations; organisers provide up to three feed stations and offer a bag drop to the finish and to the final checkpoint at Merrivale.

What is provided and recommended kit

Included: GPS trackers (Geotracks), a marshalled course, professional first aid, insurance, parking, bespoke finisher medals, prizes for category winners, bag drop for the 50k and up to three feed stations. Recommended kit includes a map or GPS device, water-resistant top and bottoms, at least 250 ml water, approximately £20 cash, suitable off-road shoes, a mobile phone, base layer, hat or buff and gloves. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Events nearby