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Dartmoor Crossing & Great Escape
10th August @ 9:00 am
THE CROSSING – 33.5 miles – Belstone, North Dartmoor to Ivybridge.
The Crossing was the first OuterEdge ultramarathon. Originally 34 miles. We have had to amend the route since 2022 due to Dartmoor National Park directives. But the route is still 33.5 miles with the finish line and Event Centre at the Ivybridge Rugby Club.
Camping facilities will be available on the Friday and Saturday night at the rugby club, for £18 per pitch per night (to be booked only).
Shower and changing facilities will be available on-site. The bar will be open Friday evening and from Midday until midnight on Saturday 10th. Food will also be available to purchase post-Race.
THE RACES
The Crossing is an aspirational baby ultramarathon. It’s a tip-toe into ultra-distance trail running. But it’s far from easy..
A fully marked course, two Aid Stations with food and refreshments, plus three drinks and stops along the way.
Experience the wilderness of the High Moor, the beauty of the periphery. Visiting the 4 moorland villages of Belstone (start), Postbridge, Bellever, and Ivybridge (finish) and includes just 1,119 metres of ascent and 1,516m of descent.
Start time 09:00. Time limit 10 hours. Bespoke medals. Bespoke OuterEdge Event t-shirt can be purchased during the application process.
Registration is at Ivybridge Rugby Club (the finish). As this is a linear, off-road route, a bus service is provided at an additional cost of £15 and can be purchased through the SiEntries system.
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THE GREAT ESCAPE
Starting from Princetown in the heart of the Moor, the route takes in the last 15.5 miles of THE CROSSING, with big wide open spaces, and traverses a remote moorland wilderness along the Abbot’s Way.
Can you ‘escape’ from the Moor in the time allowed (4.5 hours)?
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.
A fully marked and marshalled course with 2 drinks and refuelling stops.
Bespoke medal to all finishers. Bespoke t-shirts can be purchased in the application process.
Registration is at Ivybridge rugby club (the finish). As this is a linear route, a bus service is provided at an additional cost of £15 and can be purchased through the SiEntries system.
Entry Fees:
The Crossing –
UKA Member – £68.00
Non Member – £70.00
The Great Escape –
UKA Member – £46.00
Non Member – £48.00
