Sat 9 Aug 2025 Ivybridge, Devon, UK

Dartmoor Big Day Out | The Great Escape

The Crossing was the first OuterEdge ultramarathon.

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  • Sat 9 Aug 2025
Ivybridge Rugby Football Club, Ivybridge
The Great Escape

11:30

Age 17 & over

£48-£50

  • 15.5 miles trail running

Event overview

Originally 34 miles. We have had to amend the route since 2022 due to Dartmoor National Park directives. But the route is still 33.5 miles with the finish line and Event Centre at the Ivybridge Rugby Club. The Crossing is an aspirational baby ultramarathon. It’s a tip-toe into ultra-distance trail running. But it’s far from easy.. A fully marked course, two Aid Stations with food and refreshments, plus two drinks and stops along the way. Experience the wilderness of the High Moor, the beauty of the periphery. Visiting the 4 moorland villages of Belstone (start), Postbridge, Bellever, and Ivybridge (finish) and includes just 1,119 metres of ascent and 1,516m of descent. The Great Escape - A Long half-marathon starting from Princetown in the heart of the Moor. The route takes in the last 15.5 miles of THE CROSSING, with big, wide open spaces and an enduring sense of freedom! A fully marked and marshalled course. The race will include 2 water stops only, due to the remoteness of the course and terrain. The route crosses the head of the Erme Valley and traverses the Erme canyons, with some interesting moorland vistas along the Abbots Way before the long descent into Ivybridge. A real taste of Dartmoor trail running. Bespoke medal to all finishers. Bespoke event t-shirts can be purchased at any time via the SiEntries system.

This event is part of Dartmoor Big Day Out.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Bag transfer
  • Bar
  • Camping
  • Changing facilities
  • Free parking
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Route

  • Check points
  • Distance markers
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Water stations

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Reusable cups

What's included

  • Medal
  • Trophy

Entries

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
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Ivybridge Rugby Football Club, Ivybridge

The Crossing

09:00

Age 20 & over

£78-£80

  • 33.5 miles trail running