Dartmoor Volcano Race
About this event
Test yourself with this formidable 10 mile trail run over Dartmoor. Great for trail running aficionados, the course provides a real test taking runners over South Dartmoor's highest point, Ryder's Hill. Come for the epic challenge or for the all-important finisher's medal.
Raceday details
Your organiser
pureTRAIL running events have been created by two experienced, passionate, South Devon based Trail and Ultra Distance runners, located on the southern fringes of Dartmoor. We believe that roads are for cars, not runners, so we keep road use to an absolute minimum in our attempt to create the ultimate Trail running experience. We believe that the events should be for runners, not organisers, so we spend our time meticulously planning the routes, and organising simple, pleasurable races over Southern Britain’s last wild place, Dartmoor. We aim to bring experienced and novice Trail runners into the natural Dartmoor environment by offering Trail races varying in distances of between 10 and 100 miles. From the short, sharp, explosive ‘Volcano Race’ of 10 ‘Moorish’ miles with nearly 1800ft of climb, to the Ultra Trail of Dartmoor.. the Dartmoor 100′, a circumnavigation of Dartmoor. The Ultimate test of endurance in Southern England.
How to enter
Tickets available until Thu Sep 02 2021
What's included:
- Course marshals
- Epic finisher's medal
- Sweeper runner
- Aid stations
- On-site first aid
Dartmoor Volcano
Run 10.25mi
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Is there catering on-site at the Dartmoor Volcano Race?
Yes, there will be soft drinks, coffees, teas and a selection of cakes to purchase throughout the day at the Village Hall.… read moreIs there onsite first aid at the Dartmoor Volcano Race?
There will be qualified paramedics from Medicare SouthWest at the event HQ.… read moreIs it the same route as before for the Dartmoor Volcano Race?
While it is the same route, runners will take it on backwards, making it slightly easier.… read moreYou may also like
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Route description
Route description
The course totals 10.25 miles and has a total climb of almost 500 metres. As such, this event will provide a formidable challenge.
Throughout the run, participants will visit South Dartmoor's highest point - Ryder's Hill - and enjoy extensive Dartmoor views while crossing a number of rivers and bogs. Don't forget the ascent of the notorious Red Lake Volcano as well.
There is a cut-off of around 3 hours and marshals/sweepers will be out to make sure all the runners are faring well.
A detailed plan of what the race includes can be found here:
- 3 river crossings
- 1 Clapper Bridge crossing
- 2 Bogs
- 1 Volcano ascent
- 1 long uphill start
- 1 long downhill finish
Schedule:
09:00 Parking opens
09:15 - 10:45 Registration
**
11:00** Race starts
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the start of the event to sure there is plenty of time to complete the registration process and have a sufficient warm-up.
Supporters are more than welcome to come along and cheer on the runners. Please note however that there are a limited number of suitable vantage points unless you walk a few miles from the start line.
If supporters have a dog with them, then please ensure they remain on a lead at all times.
1 Rosemary Ln, Scorriton, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0JA, UK
Get directions**Address: Scorriton Village Hall, TQ11 0JB
Car:** There is free parking available around 400m from the Village Hall.
Route description
Route description
The course totals 10.25 miles and has a total climb of almost 500 metres. As such, this event will provide a formidable challenge.
Throughout the run, participants will visit South Dartmoor's highest point - Ryder's Hill - and enjoy extensive Dartmoor views while crossing a number of rivers and bogs. Don't forget the ascent of the notorious Red Lake Volcano as well.
There is a cut-off of around 3 hours and marshals/sweepers will be out to make sure all the runners are faring well.
A detailed plan of what the race includes can be found here:
- 3 river crossings
- 1 Clapper Bridge crossing
- 2 Bogs
- 1 Volcano ascent
- 1 long uphill start
- 1 long downhill finish
Schedule:
09:00 Parking opens
09:15 - 10:45 Registration
**
11:00** Race starts
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the start of the event to sure there is plenty of time to complete the registration process and have a sufficient warm-up.
Supporters are more than welcome to come along and cheer on the runners. Please note however that there are a limited number of suitable vantage points unless you walk a few miles from the start line.
If supporters have a dog with them, then please ensure they remain on a lead at all times.
1 Rosemary Ln, Scorriton, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0JA, UK
Get directions**Address: Scorriton Village Hall, TQ11 0JB
Car:** There is free parking available around 400m from the Village Hall.