THE DARTMOOR CROSSING & GREAT ESCAPE

Join us for an exhilarating adventure at The Dartmoor Crossing & Great Escape, hosted by OuterEdge Events on Saturday, August 1st, 2026! Set in the stunning landscapes of Ivybridge, Devon, this event promises an unforgettable experience for both seasoned athletes and enthusiastic newcomers. Choose your challenge with two fantastic race distances: tackle the impressive 55km (33.5 miles) Dartmoor Crossing Ultramarathon, which takes you on a breathtaking north-to-south traverse of the Moor from Belstone to Ivybridge. Alternatively, opt for the 25km (15.5 miles) Great Escape, a long half marathon that begins in Princetown and follows the exhilarating last 15 miles of the Crossing to the finish line at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Get ready to embrace the spirit of adventure as you navigate the rugged beauty of Dartmoor! With bus transport provided to each start location from Ivybridge, it's easier than ever to join in on the fun. The Dartmoor Big Day Out is proudly supported by the Dartmoor Brewery and The Ramblers Rest Dartmoor Guest House. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and experience the stunning Dartmoor landscape firsthand!

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