The Dartmoor Crossing & Great Escape

OuterEdge Events

From OuterEdge Events

5.0 · 3 reviews
Saturday 31st July 2027
09:00
Ivybridge
£62.00–£94.00 · 2 races
Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at The Dartmoor Crossing & Great Escape, organized by OuterEdge Events! On Saturday, July 31, 2027, join us in the stunning surroundings of Ivybridge, Devon, for a day filled with exhilarating challenges and breathtaking scenery. Choose your journey with two exciting race distances: the incredible 55km (33.5 miles) Dartmoor Crossing Ultramarathon, which offers a spectacular north-to-south traverse of the moor from Belstone to Ivybridge, or the 25km (15.5 miles) Great Escape, a long half marathon that begins in Princetown and follows the final 15 miles of the Crossing to the finish at Ivybridge Rugby Club.

With a start time of 9 am for the Crossing and 11:30 am for the Great Escape, this event promises not only a physical challenge but also a celebration of the stunning Dartmoor landscape. Plus, convenient bus transport will be available to each start location from Ivybridge, ensuring a seamless experience for all participants. Supported by Dartmoor Brewery and The Ramblers Rest Dartmoor Guest House, The Dartmoor Crossing & Great Escape is set to be a highlight of the running calendar. Don’t miss your chance to be

Races

  • The DARTMOOR GREAT ESCAPE - 25k

    11:30

    £62.00

    0

  • The Dartmoor Crossing - 55k

    09:00

    £94.00

    0

A £2.00 service charge is added per booking

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Organiser's description

The DARTMOOR BIGDAYOUT!

Two distances to choose from; The 55km(33.5miles) DARTMOOR CROSSING Ultramarathon, and the 25km(15.5miles GREAT ESCAPE - Long Half Marathon.

The Crossing is a north-to-south traverse of the Moor from Belstone to Ivybridge, while the Great Escape starts in Princetown, at the heart of the Moor and follows the last 15 miles of the Crossing to the finish at the Ivybridge Rugby Club.

Bus transport is available to each start location from Ivybridge.

The CROSSING Start-time is 9am

GREAT ESCAPE starts at 11:30am

THE BIG DAY OUT IS SUPPORTED BY THE DARTMOOR BREWERY & THE RAMBLERS REST DARTMOOR GUEST HOUSE

Reviews

5.0

3 reviews

GO
Georgia Owen Verified entrant

Took part in the 2026 edition · 2 months ago

Great event. Well managed, it ran smoothly and the people running it was very nice. The route was clearly marked.
TC
Tristan Cornell

Reviewing the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Great event, well organised, relaxed atmosphere around the admin.. very helpful organisers.
Thank you
MW
Mark Worthington Verified entrant

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

This was my first ultra and I’m aged 59. I’ve seen videos of it in the heat, firm ground and beautiful views but keeping cool the challenge. Yesterday’s event however was a total bog-fest (till the old tin mining stoney Puffing Billy track), draining leg strength with every step, a white-out with visibility at 100 yards all day, constant drizzle. But it was glorious! Dartmoor is special in all weather. I’m definitely doing it again (even though I declared I’d never run again at the end)! Really well organised, flags at every 100 yards and a good GPS to download, lovely crew stuck out in the middle of nowhere at good aid stations and giving directions at tricky points along the way, great spirit of mutual support amongst the runners, lovely medal at the end and a pint of Jail Ale from the Dartmoor brewery available at the bar at the finish.
Really glad you enjoyed the event Mark! It was very Dartmoorish this year.. more like November than August! It’ll probably be baking hot next time..🤷

Hope we see you again! 🙂

The OuterEdge Team
OuterEdge Events
OuterEdge Events

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PL21 0LR, Ivybridge, United Kingdom

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