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The Dartmoor Discovery, or DD as it's affectionately known, has gained somewhat of a cult status on the running circuit and is one of those races that runners have to have on their CV.
The 32-mile course takes you up and down some of the toughest hills that Dartmoor has to offer.
The race has a course accuracy certificate and a Association of Running Clubs race permit No. 21/034
9:30am Start
- The longest single lap road ultra marathon in the UK
- 260 race limit - sold out the previous 10 years!
- 6 1/2 hour race cut off time
- Personal drinks can be left at 9 of the 10 drink stations
- Quality bespoke medal for all finishers
- Technical t-shirt for all finishers
- Free food at the finish
- Free massage at the finish
- Bag store
- PA system
- Free race photos
- Bar
- Friday night pasta party, followed by an inspirational talk from Bernard Genge
- Free legendary after race disco
- Camping (tents and motorhomes)
Prizes
- £200 for new Male or Female course record
- £25 for any new vet category course record
- 1st 3 Males, 1st 3 Females
- 1st & 2nd MV40,45,50,55,60, 1st MV65,70
- 1st & 2nd FV35,40,45,50, 1st FV55,60
- 1st Male and Female Newcomer
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male teams (3 to count)
- 1st, 2nd Female teams (3 to count)
Sponsors
- Sibelco
- Dartmoor Brewery
- Illsington Hotel
Accommodation
- New for 2021 is our own race village. Camping is available on the football pitch, just behind Race HQ
- We also have 12 level spaces (hard standing) for motorhomes
- There will be 24 hour access to toilets and showers on site
- Pitches are available from Friday 4th June (3pm) till Sunday 6th June (midday) and are priced at £10 per night
Location