Way of the Dead 50K
Sat 28 Mar 2026 Newton Abbot, Devon, UK

Way of the Dead 50K

The Way of the Dead (formerly the 'Dartmoor Traverse East to West') returns for the second year, with a 50K Dartmoor Traverse route from east to west.

  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • #1 of 1
Trenchford Reservoir, Newton Abbot

Way of the Dead 50K

08:00

Age 18 & over

£49

  • 50 km trail running + 1389 m ascent
Race details

Event overview

Many star runners of the running world have been attracted to its similar, sister event, including Nicky Spinks, 2023 Dragons' Back winner Hugh Chatfield, Andy Connor, Justin and Melissa Montague, to name just a few.

Highlights

  • Boasts a 95% success rate at getting runners through!
  • Runners can either run in pairs or solo
  • The team will follow the runner's progress through live GPS tracking
  • There will be checkpoints/feed stations
  • The second half will require some navigational experience

Event photos

Event video

Kit list

A kit list is readily available.

  • Bag storage
  • Bag transfer

Event HQ

Trenchford Reservoir
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ13 9NZ
UK

Map /// legroom.mailing.shakes

Transport will leave Tavistock for the start at 6.00am.

Bags will be taken to the finish at Tavistock Brewery.

Races at event

  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • #1 of 1
Trenchford Reservoir, Newton Abbot

Way of the Dead 50K

08:00

Age 18 & over

£49

  • 50 km trail running + 1389 m ascent