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The Race with No Name Event and Challenge (Dartmoor Crossing)
Ivybridge, Devon
Fore St, Ivybridge PL21 9AB, UKSat 12th October 2019
Organiser's Description
Both routes will be fully supported with a drop bag option and four and three checkpoints respectively, all of which will be fully stocked with food and refreshments. All participants will be fitted with trackers, so our 4X4 teams can monitor your every move.
Our Sponsor Kurio Compression, is offering £2,000 worth of prizes, including bespoke made leggings and calf guards for podium and team winners. All entrants receive one of our spanking new medals.
Sleepover options plus warm food available at Ivybridge Methodist Church (official finish) plus breakfast at the start and transport to the start from the finish on race day.
Races
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The Race With No Name Ultra Early Bird (Dartmoor Crossing)
Min Age 20yrs
£52.00
CLOSED -
The Race With No Name Ultra Early Bird (Dartmoor Crossing)
UKA Affiliated. Min Age 20yrs
£50.00
CLOSED -
The Race With No Name Challenge Early Bird Solo
Min Age 20yrs
£57.00
CLOSED -
The Race With No Name Challenge Early Bird Solo
UKA Affiliated. Min Age 20yrs
£55.00
CLOSED
Book
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The Race With No Name Ultra Early Bird (Dartmoor Crossing)
Min Age 20yrs
£52.00
CLOSED -
The Race With No Name Ultra Early Bird (Dartmoor Crossing)
UKA Affiliated. Min Age 20yrs
£50.00
CLOSED -
The Race With No Name Challenge Early Bird Solo
Min Age 20yrs
£57.00
CLOSED -
The Race With No Name Challenge Early Bird Solo
UKA Affiliated. Min Age 20yrs
£55.00
CLOSED
What's Included
3 UTMB points
Gpx files optimised for all the leading watches and devices
Well-provisioned check-points (3 in total, all manned) fully stocked with food and drink, 3 feed stations for both events.
Live event monitoring for friends and family following our event tracking devices
Mandatory kit checks (for your own safety and well being)
Marked section beneath Hameldown ridge to avoid sensitive area, from Natsworthy to Widdecombe.
Village hall for sleepover and parking at Drewsteignton (Friday pre event) night or as pick up location. Stocked with food and drink.
Challenge event marked with coloured stickers at gates and styles between mile 8 and 11.
Transport to the start from Ivybridge for a small fee.
4X4 rapid response pick up.
A pasty from Dartmoor farmers or Clives Pie
Bespoke first aid team
Baggage drop at Scorriton Village Hall.
The chance to take part in pre-event recces
Prizes
Parking & Registration
REGISTRATION/SLEEPOVER/PRE RACE REFRESHMENTS
We have hired Drewsteignton Village Hall for the whole day from 5pm on Friday (open for sleepover). Hot drinks and refreshments will be available here.
Registration opens at 7am. People travelling long distances can also stay overnight on Friday if they bring their own ground mats and sleeping bags.
Our event sponors Kurio Compression will be on hand at the village hall before registration to scan all participants for leggings and calf guards for potential prize winners and for those who want to order a bespoke compression garment. They will also be at the finish at Ivybridge in case you miss your scan. Each scan takes around 3 minutes so if you plan to win a prize, please turn up early enough to get you scan. The bus from Ivybridge will arrive around 8.15am so if you plan to catch the bus please, make sure you get your scan at the end.
Post event food can also be had at Scorriton Village Hall.
Course Details
Castle Drogo to Ivybridge
From the castle you will descend in to the Teign Valley, skirting the river towards Chagford, where you will pick up signs for Frenchbeer and head towards Yardworthy farm, where the Two Moors Way splits in to an Eastern and Western section, not to be rejoined until mile 19 at Jordon. The Challenge event takes the eastern section, while Ultra racers must take the western route. The western route taken by Ultra racers, will head on to the fringes of Dartmoor towards Fernworthy Reservoir (western route) and follow a cattle trod below Hameldown Ridge (western section). Challenge racers will take the eastern route at the TMW split, crossing farmers fields to Lettaford and Checkpoint 1 on the A3212. The path rejoins at Widdecombe and runners/walkers head back on lovely hidden river paths, heading for Dr Blackalls Drive and to New Bridge.
From Scorriton (the final checkpoint), it’s a tough climb up Puper’s Hill, crossing the Avon via a clapper bridge if you’ve picked up the correct path. The run in to Ivybridge is straight forward, following the Puffer Billy trail (old tramway) all the way to Ivybridge, where our fuel station and finish for the Two Moors Ultra awaits, at the train station.
Kit List
Mandatory Kit for Drogo Ultra Race and Challenge
Backpack or waist pack
Capacity to carry 1 to 2 litres of water
Survival blanket
Long sleeved pare base layer
Waterproof jacket (preferably with taped seams)
Waterproof trousers
Hat/Headcover (buff/cap)
Emergency food
Mobile phone with our Emergency numbers stored
Head torch (with spare batteries)
Laminated map (provided by us) or own map
Whistle
£20
Mobile phone (in sealed bag)
First aid kit (containing minimum of elastoplasts/moleskin layer/tweasers)
Non Mandatory
GPS watch or device
25 litre drop bag
Mandatory Kit for Drogo Ultra, Lynmouth Marathon and events under 40 mles
Backpack or waist pack
Capacity to carry 1 litre of water
Survival blanket
Long sleeved pare base layer
Waterproof jacket (preferably with taped seams)
Waterproof trousers
Hat/Headcover (buff/cap)
Emergency food
Mobile phone with our Emergency numbers stored
Laminated map (provided by us) or own map
Whistle
£20
Mobile phone (in sealed bag)
First aid kit (containing minimum of elastoplasts/moleskin layer/tweasers)
Non Mandatory
GPS watch or device
15 litre drop bag
FAQs
Transport and Parking
How can I get to the Start/Finish
We will be laying on a bus from Ivybridge train station to take people to Bowbeer Farm in Drewsteignton.
Cut Offs
The cut off time for the finish is 12 hours and we will be publsihing checkpoint cut off tiemes, which will be aimed at people who walk at a reasonable pace the whole way.
What about dogs?
Dogs aren’t allowed for events on Dartmoor I’m afraid and the DNPA is quite strict about this.
Can I transfer my place to somebody else?
Yes up to seven days of the event/ No transfers will be allowed within 7 days of race day.
How can I transfer my ticket or change to a different event?
You can transfer your place to someone else by emailing us at [email protected]. You may be able to transfer to a different event subject to availability, so please get in touch.
Do I need to have run a previous ultra to enter the Drogo Challenge?
You will need to have completed at least an off road marathon and we highly recommend that you have done some prior self navigation events.
Will the course be marked?
No but we will have three checkpoints which will be well stocked out on the course and we willl be monitoring your every move.
Will I need to navigate?
You will need to have done some self navigation events to take part. The Two Moors Way is unmarked in places, so you will need to know how ro read a map and use a compass, possibly in the dark if you are walking it.
Will my kit be checked?
Yes before the start and at unspecified checkpoints along the route.
Mandatory Kit fo Drogo Ultra Race and Challenge
Backpack or waist pack
Capacity to carry 1 to 2 litres of water
Survival blanket
Long sleeved pare base layer
Waterproof jacket (preferably with taped seams)
Waterproof trousers
Hat/Headcover (buff/cap)
Emergency food
Mobile phone with our Emergency numbers stored
Head torch (with spare batteries)
Laminated map (provided by us) or own map
Whistle
£20
Mobile phone (in sealed bag)
First aid kit (containing minimum of elastoplasts/moleskin layer/tweasers)
Non Mandatory
GPS watch or device
25 litre drop bag
Mandatory Kit for Drogo Ultra and Challenge
Backpack or waist pack
Capacity to carry 1 litre of water
Survival blanket
Long sleeved pare base layer
Waterproof jacket (preferably with taped seams)
Waterproof trousers
Hat/Headcover (buff/cap)
Emergency food
Mobile phone with our Emergency numbers stored
Laminated map (provided by us) or own map
Whistle
£20
Mobile phone (in sealed bag)
First aid kit (containing minimum of elastoplasts/moleskin layer/tweasers
Non Mandatory
GPS watch or device
15 litre drop bag
Are there any UTMB points for the Drogo Race?
Yes. There are 3 points on offer for the Drogo Ultra if you enter the race category.
How can I get back to the start?
We will provide transport to the start where race registration wil take place, which you can book for £10 on Saturday at Bowbeer Farm. Any other arrangements will have to be made by yourselves however.
How can I get to the start
We are laying on buses from Ivybridge.
Where can i stay?
We are providing camping and parking at Bowbeer Farm in Drewsteignton on Friday 11th October.
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