Hopspiscare Does Dartmoor in a Day
Info: New entries for this event closed on Friday 20th December 2024.
| 30km (with coach to the start) | £89.00 | |
| 30km (without coach to the start) | £63.00 |
New for 2025 - Hospiscare Does Dartmoor in a day! (Entries open on the 1st January 2025)
This is an entry page for Hopspiscare fundraisers only. All other entries should go through this page:
DARTMOOR IN A DAY 30KM CHALLENGE – RACE, JOG OR WALK
Your entry fee includes GPS tracker hire.
The 30km route starts at Postbridge and finishes in Ivybridge. Highlights along the way include Bellever Tor, West Dart stepping stones, Ryder’s Hill, a clapper bridge over the upper Avon river, the Dartmoor "Volcano" and stunning views along the Erme valley and out to sea.
The route is mainly across wild areas of open moor.
Maps can be downloaded for use with the Outdoor Active app but we recommend using this alongside OL 28 Dartmoor (1:25,000) or BMC Dartmoor (1:40,000) maps. A GPX file will also be available for those that would like to use GPS. Full information on mandatory and suggested kit will be in your participant handbooks. This will be on our website at least 4 weeks before the event.
Dartmoor in a Day is a challenge event rather than just a race, so cut off times at our final checkpoint will be very generous. Transport to the end of the event will be available if anyone doesn’t manage to complete the distance.
The 30 km challenge option is almost entirely off road, but it is achievable by anyone with a good level of walking/running fitness. It is open to runners and walkers.
You will be supported by qualified Mountain Leaders with extensive experience and knowledge of Dartmoor, who will assist you with navigation. Their role is to act as mobile marshals and to assist you with route choice between checkpoints. There will also provide First Aid safety cover in remote areas out on the course. You are welcome to walk or run with them for all or part of your journey, but there is no obligation to do so.
We will have a checkpoint at Combestone Tor. This is roughly 10km after the start. There will be water and snacks available here.
The event will finish at Ivybridge Community College. Food and drink will also be available here.
Logistics can sometimes be an issue on these types of event so there will be a coach shuttle service available as an optional extra. This will take you to the start before the event.
Spaces will be limited and must be booked in advance. Shuttle bus departure time for the for 30 km challenge will be 9am. All coaches will leave from Ivybridge Community College Coach Park.
We are happy to have under 18s on these challenges, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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This event offers the option to purchase XCover, so that participants may be able to get a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.
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