Dart Challenge | Dart Challenge Canicross
Take on a scenic trail challenge on a weekday with your dog, along the River Dart, with rolling hills, woodland paths and breathtaking views through some of Devon’s most beautiful countryside.
Sign up for £34
- Fri 20 Nov 2026
09:00
Age 17 & over
£34
- 6 hrs multi terrain running
Event overview
This friendly weekday endurance challenge invites runners, walkers, and hikers of all abilities to test themselves on a flexible six-hour format. Whether you’re fitting it around shift work, school runs, or simply fancy a midweek adventure, you decide how far to go — from a single 5K lap to as many as you can complete between 9am and 3pm.
Based at the welcoming Green Table Café at Dartington Hall, you’ll enjoy hot drinks, great food, and a cosy spot to rest between laps — complete with a wood-burning stove if the weather turns chilly. Every lap helps raise funds for the new Dartington playground, so your miles truly make a difference.
The scenic 5K route blends gravel paths, grass, a touch of tarmac, and the occasional splash of mud, with one satisfying climb per lap to keep things interesting. Whether you’re chasing distance goals, training for something bigger, or just out for a social run, it’s a relaxed, community-spirited day on Devon’s beautiful trails — and yes, dogs are welcome too!
Highlights
- Flexible 6-hour challenge - run, walk or hike
- Mixed terrain 5 km laps on gravel, grass and tarmac keep the course varied
- Canicross option available
- Earn a stunning finisher medal no matter how many laps you complete
- Race base at Green Table Cafe with hot drinks, food and support all day
- Free parking and well-marked, marshalled route
- Perfect for personal goals from one lap to marathon distance or more
- Inclusive and social event - great for all abilities and family/friends
This event is part of Dart Challenge.
Event photos
Event details
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Bone conducting headphones only
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Flat
- Food stations
- Marshals
- Multiple laps
- No headphones
- Out and back
- Toilets
- Water stations
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
Each 5K lap takes you on a scenic loop around the Dartington Estate, following a mix of gravel tracks, grassy paths, and short stretches of tarmac. The course winds through peaceful woodland and open parkland, offering views of the beautiful Devon countryside as you make your way around. It’s mostly flat and runnable, with one decent hill per lap.
The terrain can get muddy in places, especially after rain, so trail shoes are recommended for grip and comfort. With the Green Table Café as your base, you can rest, refuel, and soak up the friendly atmosphere between laps before heading back out onto the trails. Whether you’re pushing for distance, enjoying a social run, or simply taking in the views, it’s a rewarding and varied route that captures the best of Dartington’s natural beauty.
- Cafe
- Paid parking
- Toilets
- Chip timing
- Medal
- Race photo
Included
- Professional RFID chip timing
- Fully marked and marshalled course
- Covered area at the cafe to rest up between laps or take shelter if we run into rain
- Free event photos
- Medals for all finishers
- Professional First Aid
- Public liability insurance
- Water and feed stations
- Custom race number
- Toilets
- Great race experience
Thank you to the aid station crew for always saying hi. Well organised event with good comms on positioning on the way round. Desmond S
Really enjoyed the run, there was lovely atmosphere. Found the aid station well positioned and well stocked. Katherine D
The course was beautiful, the vibe was friendly and the organisation spot on! Thank you, I loved it! Tessa P
A perfect event in an amazing setting! thanks team. Kev B
Fabulous event which was seamlessly ran. I lived that you could start at a time that worked for yourself (i was able to take the children to school then come out to run). Georgina O
One of the best races I’ve ever done. Incredible energy and great support! Julia W
I loved this new event! The 5K lap was a perfect distance to entice you in to going out 'just one more time' and the subzero temperature turned the landscape into a magical Winter Wonderland which no-one could resist! Ruth D
Great event! Well run, would definitely do again! Katy L
It was a great event well organised very quick registration, friendly staff and beautiful route Shaun M
Everything was amazing, had a lovely day running Valentina S
Everything, awesome event Ray G
The whole team do everything they can to make any event as enjoyable and trouble free as possible. Frazer B
Lapped race with chip timing, helpfully organised during school hours. Two (!) aid stations per 5k lap and you ran through the car park where you can leave your car so refuelling was super easy. Miriam Q
Great course with a good mix of fields, woodland, and tracks. Karen S
Great event and beautiful course. A must-do for any serious athlete! Jenni B
Beautiful course in perfect weather. Everyone very friendly and encouraging. Ian M
Great event and beautiful course. A must-do for any serious athlete! Barry H
Lovely area for an event, really enjoyed it! Holly T
Really well organised event. Great people super friendly and helpful. Jamie T
Overall a solid event. I’d do it again! Andrew B
Reviews thanks to RaceCheck
Sustainability
- Optional t-shirt
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
- Age 17 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Entry fee
£34.00
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