The Dartmoor Way 100 – ‘The Full Circle’ was in the planning for almost three years before it finally came to fruition in 2021, and with the creation of this unique event, we believe we have a whole new experience in Dartmoor Trail Running. The brief was to create the most challenging and adventurous way to circumnavigate the Moor within a 100 mile event following well defined tracks, trails, quiet green lanes and minor roads. A complete tour, encompassing as many typically Dartmoor and not-to-be-missed places as possible, a landscape dotted with picture postcard villages steeped in myths and legend.
The FULL CIRCLE visits a myriad of Moorland landmarks and villages and crosses an intense diversity of terrain, from the satellite leafy woodland glades to meandering riverside trails and sections of open moorland where you will feel a true sense of place.
With the Dartmoor Way 100 and Dartmoor Granite 50, we wanted to create something very special for ultra-distance runners, and we wanted to do it the right way. A way that was true to ourselves primarily as runners and secondly as race organisers. Our take on it was that there had to be a purpose, an end-game. Not simply to run 100 miles. Starting a long race needs a motivation, an incentive. Its a journey of discovery..it’s an adventure.! The motivation, we believe, would not merely be in the running but also in that journey. The reward would be in the discovery and the adventure of touring the periphery of the whole of Dartmoor – the last wild place in Southern England.
DARTMOOR Way 100 ‘The Full Circle’
DARTMOOR GRANITE Way 50
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
THE FULL CIRCLE 100
FRIDAY 8th – SATURDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2024 – EVENT POSTPONED
The Dartmoor Way 100, ‘The Full Circle‘ is the first complete circumnavigation of Dartmoor ever to have taken place as an official race event. The Race will follow the freshly waymarked Dartmoor Way walking route.
The Route skirts the periphery of the whole of the northern and southern sections of the Moor, taking in many wild and ancient tracks and trails. The route also includes the more well-known landmarks, and many of the idyllic moorland villages, following woodland and riverside trails, green lanes and quiet country lanes.
The Race is a continuous non-stop event. Competitors must visit the 6 indoor checkpoints to complete the event successfully.
Checkpoints are generally village halls, where you will be well fed, watered, and encouraged onwards by our fantastic team of OuterEdge crew members.. always enthusiastic and exceptionally knowledgeable. As they are all runners themselves they know the craic..
34 Hours is the maximum time allowed to complete the race. It may seem generous, but don’t be fooled, there is over 4000m of ascent to contend with, over sometimes rocky, tussocky, boggy, typical Dartmoor terrain. The event is taking place in late Autumn and as such the weather can be unpredictable with cold and rain, possibly snow. The conditions can be harsh at times, and there will be a night section to contend with. We expect the first runners to be back in Okehampton in around 23 hours, but we think most runners will take 26-32 hours to complete.
The Event starts at Midday on Friday 8th November from the OCRA Pavilion in the Park, Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1GE (Event HQ)
The Dartmoor Way 100 requires competitors to be physically fit with ultra distance running experience and with the ability to navigate maps, GPS, GPX files or a combination of all of these. 
Competitors will be monitored throughout the event using GPS tracking devices. This is a safety requirement but also allows friends and family to view their progress online throughout the race.
Bespoke Finisher’s medal on completion of the race. Also bespoke trophies to First, Second and Third male and females plus Age category prizes.
DARTMOOR WAY GRANITE 50
SATURDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2024
A 50-mile race to complement the Dartmoor Way Full Circle 100 mile event. The DW GRANITE 50 skirts the eastern section of the Moor and crosses several sections of open moorland.
The race begins in Scoriton on the High Moorland link section, in the South of the moor. From here it follows the waymarked trail south and then in a gradually Northern direction towards Bovey Tracey, Manaton, Moretonhampstead, Chagford and onto the finish in Okehampton.
The Dartmoor Way 50, is a tough challenge. It’s 51 miles and although just over half the distance of the 100, it’s a serious undertaking. The DW50 is not an easy race at all.. Its’s not a walk in the park. It’s a long run in the National Park..! It is the equivalent of running two marathons, over sometimes quite rugged terrain in parts and with over 2000 metres of ascent. Experience of running trail marathons is a minimum requirement for this event.
Race Start time of 7am on Saturday 9th November from Scoriton in the South of the Moor. There is a maximum time allowance of 15 hours.
Over 2000m of ascent with 3 full checkpoints offering hot food and refreshments.
Free Parking Changing and shower facilities on-site at the OCRA Pavilion – Event HQ.
Hot Food and drinks available to purchase pre and post-race from the on-site kitchen.
GPS Tracking of all competitors for runner safety and family ‘entertainment’!
GPX Files will be available to download.
Bespoke Finisher’s medal on completion of the race. Also bespoke locally made Granite trophies to First, Second and Third male and females, plus Age category prizes.
The Dartmoor Way FULL CIRCLE 100 starts at Midday on Friday 8th November 2024 from the OCRA Pavilion in the Park, Okehampton, and competitors have a maximum of 34 hours to complete the race (10pm Saturday 9th November is the final finish time).
The event will be fully supported. Food and drink will be available at 6 indoor checkpoints on route. At registration you will be given your race number and gps tracker. You will also be able to hand in a drop bag to be transported to a midway checkpoint. You must make sure your name and bib number are clearly written on the bag. Only small bags of 10 litre capacity will be allowed. Bags will be transported back to the Event Centre for your collection at the finish.
Dartmoor Way GRANITE 50 starts from Scoriton in the South of the Moor on a section of the High Moorland link. Start-time is 7am on Saturday 9th November. There is a 15 hour time limit.
The event will be fully supported with 3 checkpoints.
TIMETABLE
Friday 8th November
- Arrive at the OCRA Pavilion from 9am.
- Showers and toilet facilities are available on site.
- Free car parking is available for the duration of the event.
- Bar and meals available to purchase all weekend at the eventcentre
- 9:30am breakfast available before and during Registration which is 10:00-11:30am for Dartmoor Way 100 competitors. Bib numbers and GPS trackers allocated.
- Mandatory kit check on arrival at registration.
- 11.30am compulsory race briefing.
- Midday start of the Dartmoor Way 100.
Saturday 9th November
GRANITE 50
** For those leaving vehicles at Okehampton finish…
Buses leave Okehampton for Scoriton at 05:00 so please be ready to board the bus from 04:50am
Toilet facilities available at Okehampton.
- 05:00 am bus transfer to race start at Scoriton.
- 06:00 am – 06:45 am Registration and tracker allocation
- 06.45am race briefing for Dartmoor Way Granite 50 at Scoriton Village Hall
- 07.00am start of the Dartmoor Way Granite 50.
What you will collect at Registration
- Race (bib) number and pins.
- GPS tracker (attached to backpack).
- Tracker to record arrival at checkpoints.
What you need to bring to Registration
- Everyone needs to visit Registration!
- A reliable form of ID. Passport or Driving License is preferable.
- Emergency contact details.
- Full race kit, as specified below:
Compulsory Race Kit
- Backpack to carry all necessary items:
- Full waterproof body cover, to include waterproof jacket and over-trousers both with taped seams. Windproof jackets are not acceptable.
- Spare long sleeve base layer to be carried in case of emergency, stored in a watertight bag. Not to be worn during the event.
- Emergency foil blanket.
- Headtorch.
- Warm hat or buff.
- Gloves.
- Capacity to carry a minimum of 1 litre of fluid either in bottles or bladder.
- Emergency food minimum 500 calories.
- Plastic cup.
- Mobile phone
* Race kit will be inspected at Registration – for both races*
* Anyone failing to produce the required kit will not be allowed to run *
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
There are 6 indoor, manned checkpoints (Aid Stations) offering hot food and refreshments on the Dartmoor Way 100 and 3 checkpoints on the Dartmoor Way 50. Checkpoints as follows :-
1. Peter Tavy Village hall
2. Yelverton Church Hall
3. Cornwood Village Hall
4. Buckfast Community Hall
5. Manaton Village Hall
6. Chagford Jubilee Hall
The Dartmoor Way Granite 50 follows the eastern 51 miles of the Dartmoor Way Full Circle route, from Scoriton to Okehampton.
The Dartmoor Way Granite 50 follows the eastern 51 miles of the Dartmoor Way Full Circle route, from Scoriton to Okehampton.
DARTMOOR WAY 50 Updated Maps (2023)
DARTMOOR WAY 100 Updated Maps (2023)
DARTMOOR WAY 50 GPX File GraniteWay50-2023
DARTMOOR WAY 100 GPX File DW100FullRoute-2023
TO ENERGISE AND SUSTAIN YOU AROUND THE FULL CIRCLE 100
What you get for your Entry
A professionally run OuterEdgeEvent (Event Managing for over 6 years) with full support, on and off-course from the highly experienced OuterEdge Crew with professional Medical Services supplied by PENINSULA MEDICAL.
Food and drink at every Checkpoint – (more detail nearer to Raceday).
GPS tracker for Dartmoor Way 100 and 50 competitors
GPX file to follow route electronically
Quality bespoke finishers medal
Bespoke Dartmoor-hewn granite trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female finishers.
Professional Medical support by doctors and paramedics from PENINSULA MEDICAL SERVICES.
Changing and showering facilities available throughout the weekend free of charge.
Parking included for the weekend.
Bar facilities and hot food available all weekend.
DARTMOOR WAY – GRANITE 50 competitors
You must have the experience, or intend to gain the experience, of night navigational skills. This refers, in particular, to the final few hours of the event.
You must have completed a Trail marathon between 1st January 2023 and 30th September 2024.
Your entry is not confirmed until the above information is verified. If the organisers feel that experience is lacking, your entry fee will be refunded, minus a small administration charge.
You must be aware the weather on Dartmoor can quickly change and requires experience and the correct clothing and footwear
You are required to take full responsibly for your own health, fitness and well-being during the race.
FULL CIRCLE 100 competitors
The 100-mile event is for experienced Ultra runners ONLY. To be accepted in the 100 mile event you need to have completed a minimum 50 mile finish within the required time limits between 1st January 2023 and 30th September 2024.
We reserve the right to refuse anybody’s entry who does not meet this standard. Unqualified runners may enter but should they not complete a qualifier within the required time period, they will not be permitted to start.
Your entry is not confirmed until the above information is verified. If the organisers feel that experience is lacking, your entry fee will be refunded, minus a small administration charge. You will be offered a Dartmoor Way 50-mile entry if a place is available and will require proof a Trail marathon having been completed.
You must be able to navigate the route given and have the experience, or intend to gain the experience, of night navigational skills.
You must be aware the weather on Dartmoor can quickly change and requires experience and the correct clothing and footwear
You are required to take full responsibility for your own health, fitness and well-being during the race.
THE FULL CIRCLE 100
£180/182 UKA affiliated/non-affiliated – Race entry only.
ENTRIES OPEN NOW!
DARTMOOR WAY – GRANITE 50
£94/£96 – UKA afiliated/ non-afiliated – Race entry only
£15 bus transfer from Okehampton (Finish) to Scoriton (Start).
ENTRIES OPEN NOW!
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
DARTMOOR WAY 100 – THE FULL CIRCLE
DARTMOOR WAY – GRANITE 50
Competitors must read carefully all of the information provided in our terms and conditions.
Competitors should not take part in the event if they are knowingly under prepared, have a medical illness or any other condition which may compromise their safety and the safety of the support services.
Competitors must follow the rules and regulations of the event as outlined by the organising team.
All details provided by competitors must be accurate at time of entering, any changes to personal or medical details must be corrected by logging into their SiEntries account or contacting the organisers.
Outer Edge Events Limited reserves the right to cancel an entry or prevent entry if required to protect the ‘integrity’ of the Dartmoor 100 event.
Entries can be substituted (names swapped) up to 31st August 2024. If competitors withdraw prior to the event, the following costs are incurred:
- Prior to 31st JULY 2024, 50% of entry fee will be refunded.
- From 31st JULY 2024, no refund is available.
If the organisers are forced to cancel the event for any reason, a new date will be established and all entries will be carried forward. If no alternative date is available, all entries will be carried forward to 2025. If the organisers are forced to cancel the event for any reason beyond their control, no refunds will be given.
Competitors should always act in a manner which ensures minimal impact upon the event route and those who live in close proximity. Any competitor not acting in their manner, at any time, will be disqualified and their entry fee will not be refunded.
Outer Edge Events Limited reserve the right to cancel an entry or prevent entry if required to protect the ‘goodwill’ of the Dartmoor Way 100 event.
RACE RULES
Our Permit to run the race depends on us running the race within the rules. The races are organised under UK Athletics rules and with a Race Permit from the Trail Running Association.
Race rules in addition to the UKA rules :-
This is considered a non-stop race. All Checkpoints will have a cut-off time and will be strictly enforced. You will be advised of these times in your Raceday Information Pack.
All checkpoints must be visited, or disqualification will ensue.
No MP3 players to be worn during the race for safety reasons. If you wear one and can not hear marshals or traffic, this is your responsibility.
Please display your number on your front at all times (this is a UKA rule).
Please obey all instructions from marshals and checkpoint staff as they only have your safety and wellbeing in mind.
If you retire for any reason, you must tell a marshal or phone the Race director as we have to ensure all competitors are accounted for.
If you break any UKA or race rules then any decision by the Race Director is final.
TO ENERGISE AND SUSTAIN