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Teignbridge Trotters Running Club

Dartmoor Discovery Ultra Marathon

Next Race: 06/06/2026

Princetown Community Centre; PL20 6RF

Teignbridge Trotters Running Club

Dartmoor Discovery Ultra Marathon

Next Race: 06/06/2026

Princetown Community Centre; PL20 6RF

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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. 

  • Early bird price:  November 1st - 30th  £40 affiliated £42 unaffiliated
  • 1st December - 31st January  £45 affiliated £47 unaffiliated  
  • 1st February - 29th February  £50 affiliated  £52 unaffiliated 
  • 1st March - 31st March  £55 affiliated  £57 unaffiliated 
  • 1st April - 6th June  £60 affiliated  £62  unaffiliated 
  • On the day entries (if not sold out) £65 affiliated  £67 unaffiliated 

The race has a course accuracy certificate and a Association of Running Clubs race permit No. ARC/26/0077.

9:30am Start

  • The longest single lap road ultra marathon in the UK
  • 275 race limit - sold out 11 of the previous 13 years!
  • 6 3/4 hour race cut off time
  • Personal drinks can be left at 9 of the 10 drink stations
  • Quality bespoke medal for all finishers
  • Finishers technical t-shirt
  • Free food at the finish
  • Bag store
  • PA system
  • Free race photos
  • Bar
  • Free legendary after race disco

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 FV35,40,45,50,55 1st FV60
  • 1st Male and Female Newcomer
  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male teams (3 to count)
  • 1st, 2nd Female teams (3 to count)

Sponsors

  • Sibelco
  • Illsington Hotel
  • APEX Scaffolding (Exeter) Ltd

Accommodation 

  • Motorhome pitches (16) are available at Princetown Community Centre (PCC) for £10 per night and can be booked PCC Motorhome pitches.
  • Camping (75 pitches), motorhomes (10 pitches) and the Bunkhouse are available at The Plume Of Feathers Public House, Princetown.
  • There are toilet and shower facilities at The Plume of Feathers.
  • Camping/motorhome pitches and the Bunkhouse are available at the special price of £10 per person per night and need to be booked in advance via THEIR WEBSITE or, preferably, by email to info@plumedartmoor.co.uk or by telephone on 01822 890240.  When booking, please let them know that you are part of the Dartmoor Discovery and they will apply the discounted price.

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Organiser Details
Organiser
Teignbridge Trotters Running Club
Website
Teignbridge Trotters Running Club website
Contact
ebarnett1@sky.com

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