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Come to take part in either the Dartmoor Crossing or the Dartmoor Great Escape for an amazing day out on the trails. The Crossing is a 36.5 mile ultra and the Great Escape is a 15.5 mile long half-marathon. Both events are perfect for those looking to take a walk on the wild side.
Dartmoor Crossing and Great Escape
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9:00am Sat 13th Aug 2022 - 11:30am Sat 13th Aug 2022
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Ivybridge, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
South Devon Sevens, RFC, Ivybridge PL21 0LR, UK
Start times
9:00am Sat 13th Aug 2022
Dartmoor Crossing:
9:00am 11:30am Sat 13th Aug 2022
Great Escape:
11:30am Races summary
Here's what races are available for The Dartmoor Crossing / Dartmoor Great Escape
Dartmoor Crossing
36.5mi
£58 - £70
Great Escape
15.5mi
£38 - £50
Route information
Dartmoor Crossing
The Dartmoor crossing will take you into ultra territory as you traverse 36.5 miles across rugged moorland. The course will be fully marked and marshalled, with two aid stations along the way. This route will cross the Erme Valley and traverse the Erme canyon, with some interesting moorland vistas along the Abbots Way before descending back into Ivybridge.
The Great Escape
The great escape is a half-marathon that starts in princetown in the heart of the moors and will take you along the last 15.5 miles of The Crossing with wide open spaces. Many tried escaping the Prison in Princetown and many have been recaptured due to its remoteness. There will be 2 water stops along the route and will have you exploring Erme Valley, the Erme canyons as well as interesting moorland vistas along Abbots way before arriving in Ivybridge.
What's included
- Finisher's medal
- Aid stations
- Toilets
How to get there
South Devon Sevens, RFC, Ivybridge PL21 0LR, UK
Get full directionsCoach Transfer
There is a coach transfer available from Ivybridge to the start line, this will cost £10 extra for the Dartmoor crossing and £8 for The Great Escape.
Accommodation
You can book camping at the event which is £10 per night.
Event day logistics
07:20 The Crossing coach leaves
08:30 The Crossing coach arrives at start
09:00 Dartmoor crossing starts
09:45 The Great Escape coach leaves
11:00 The Great Escape coach arrives at the start
11:30 The Great Escape starts
13:00 Food sered from the club ha
16:00 The Great Escape cut-off time
19:30 Dartmoor crossing cut-off time
Further event details will be sent out to participants closer to the event date.
Baggage transfer
No baggage transfer facility is available for The Great Escape because the coach will not be returning to Ivybridge.
FAQs
How much does bus transfer cost at the The Dartmoor Crossing / Dartmoor Great Escape?
Bus transfer costs £10 for the dartmoor crossing and £8 for the great escape.
What kit do I need for The Dartmoor Crossing / Dartmoor Great Escape?
Please bring the following items for this event a cup (this is a cupless event so bring your own water carrier), backpack or waist pack, capacity to carry 1 litre of water, survival blanket, whistle, spare baselayer – long sleeved, waterproof jacket, hat/headcover (buff/cap), emergency food, mobile phone with organisers emergency numbers stored.
Can I camp at the The Dartmoor Crossing / Dartmoor Great Escape?
Yes, you can camp at the race venue it will cost £10 per pitch.
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