Sat 30 May 2026 Yelverton, Devon

Dartmoor Prison Break | 12hr Delinquent

This major event is an endurance challenge, whereby the entrants determine their own route from HMP Dartmoor with the aim to achieve the furthest distance (as the crow flies) in a given time.

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  • Sat 30 May 2026
HMP Dartmoor, Yelverton
12hr Delinquent

12:00

Age 18 & over

£55

  • 12 hrs trail running

Event overview

We are lucky enough to be able to use the fantastic prison setting for your escape with a unique start planned. It’s also a perfect place for your friends and family to see you off and take some fantastic pictures of your escape. Uniquely, the event is professionally organised by local charity volunteer mountain rescue team, Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth to whom all funds raised from the event go. These essential funds help their objectives ensuring the 24/7/365 safety of all members of the public in Dartmoor, Plymouth and surrounding areas. There are 3 categories with a 6 hour ‘Absconder, a 12 hour 'Delinquent' and 24 hour 'Felon' cut off. Whilst individual route choice is very much a part of the event it will be controlled in terms of restricted to only using public rights of way so no tunnelling or building gliders!

This event is part of Dartmoor Prison Break.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village

Route

  • Cut off time

What's included

  • GPS tracking
  • Medal

How to enter

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
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Other races at event

  • Sat 30 May
  • #1 of 3
HMP Dartmoor, Yelverton
6hr Absconder

12:00

Age 18 & over

£45

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Sat 30 May
  • #3 of 3
HMP Dartmoor, Yelverton
24hr Felon

12:00

Age 18 & over

£65

  • 24 hrs trail running
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