Big Day Out - The Crossing & The Great Escape
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From pureTrail
- Date Sat 14th August 2021 - Sat 21st August 2021
- Location Ivybridge, Devon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Big Day Out - The Crossing & The Great Escape, hosted by pureTrail! This exciting event takes place from Saturday, August 14th to Saturday, August 21st, 2021, in the picturesque town of Ivybridge, Devon. The Crossing, an iconic ultra-distance race, has evolved to a challenging 36.5 miles, offering participants the chance to explore the stunning landscapes of Dartmoor. Starting in Belstone and finishing at the Ivybridge Rugby Club, runners will navigate through moorland villages and experience breathtaking views while tackling 900 meters of ascent.
For those looking for a shorter challenge, The Great Escape is the perfect choice! This exhilarating 15.5-mile course begins in the heart of Princetown and takes runners through the final stretch of The Crossing. With its downhill descent and technical uphills, participants will traverse the remote beauty of Dartmoor along the Abbot’s Way, crossing the Erme Valley and enjoying spectacular moorland vistas. Join us for this thrilling week of trail running and immerse yourself in the wild and beautiful landscapes of Dartmoor!
For those looking for a shorter challenge, The Great Escape is the perfect choice! This exhilarating 15.5-mile course begins in the heart of Princetown and takes runners through the final stretch of The Crossing. With its downhill descent and technical uphills, participants will traverse the remote beauty of Dartmoor along the Abbot’s Way, crossing the Erme Valley and enjoying spectacular moorland vistas. Join us for this thrilling week of trail running and immerse yourself in the wild and beautiful landscapes of Dartmoor!
Big Day Out - The Crossing & The Great Escape
Sat 14th August 2021 - Sat 21st August 2021
Organiser's Description
The Crossing was the first pureTRAIL ultra, originally 34 miles. We’ve increased the distance to 36.5 miles for 2019, with a new finish line and Event Centre at the Ivybridge Rugby Club. The Crossing is a tip-toe into ultra-distance running. But it’s far from easy. Experience the wilderness of the High Moor, the beauty of the periphery. Visiting the moorland villages of Belstone (start), Postbridge, Princetown, and Ivybridge, and includes just 900m of ascent. Experience the wilderness of Dartmoor with a fully marked and marshalled route. Now in its 4th year.
The Great Escape starts from Princetown in the heart of the Moor, and takes in the last 15.5 miles of The Crossing, with its big wide open spaces, and traverses a remote moorland wilderness along the Abbot’s Way. It’s a downhill route with a few surprisingly technical uphills. The route crosses the head of the Erme Valley and traverses the Erme canyons, with some interesting moorland vistas along the Abbots Way, before the long descent into Ivybridge. A real taste of Dartmoor trail running.
The Great Escape starts from Princetown in the heart of the Moor, and takes in the last 15.5 miles of The Crossing, with its big wide open spaces, and traverses a remote moorland wilderness along the Abbot’s Way. It’s a downhill route with a few surprisingly technical uphills. The route crosses the head of the Erme Valley and traverses the Erme canyons, with some interesting moorland vistas along the Abbots Way, before the long descent into Ivybridge. A real taste of Dartmoor trail running.
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