Dartmoor Discovery

Dartmoor Discovery 32 Mile Ultra Marathon

Saturday 7th June 2025

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• Early bird price:  November 1st - 30th  £40 affiliated £42 unaffiliated
• 1st December - 31st January  £45 affiliated £47 unaffiliated  
• 1st February - 29th February  £50 affiliated  £52 unaffiliated 

In 2024 we increased the cut-off times by 15 minutes (we're good to you!) 

13.1 miles = 2:53;  20 miles = 4:15 and 26.2 miles = 5:30

Race HQ is still at Princetown Community Centre but we're doing things a little differently from next year. Registration will now only take place on Saturday morning from 7am to 8.45am in the main hall at the Community Centre. We are no longer able to offer camping/motorhome pitches nor will we be hosting the Friday Night Pasta Party. However, we'll still be having the bar and legendary Saturday night disco in the usual place!

The Plume of Feathers Public House (next to the start line) are offering a special camping/motorhome price for DD entrants (see below).  They have kindly agreed to serve some pasta dishes on Friday night - more details will follow.

Hot off the press! It seems that all the motorhome pitches at The Plume have sold out.  We have now managed to secure the usual motorhomes pitches at the Community Centre for next year's DD! The area is owned by the Princetown Youth Club and they have very kindly agreed to be in charge of the pitches for that weekend. You can book in the usual way HERE (This is for motorhomes only; as previously advised, we are not able to offer camping pitches or the Pasta Party)

Car parking will still be available in the playground of Princetown Primary School.  

The Dartmoor Discovery, or DD as it's affectionately known, is the UK's longest single lap road ultra marathon. Take a look at the course map HERE

It has gained somewhat of a cult status on the running circuit and is one of those races that runners have to have on their CV.

The race starts and finishes in Princetown. The 32-mile 899 yard course takes you up and down some of the toughest hills that Dartmoor has to offer. There are 10 feeding stations on route, nine of which you can leave your own personal drinks at. A bespoke quality DD medal and technical t-shirt awaits anyone crossing the finish line in under the 6 3/4 hour cut off time.

Please note that headphones are not permitted and anyone caught wearing them during the race will be disqualified!

• The longest single lap road ultra marathon in the UK
• 275 race limit - sold out in 10 of the last 11 years!
• 6 3/4 hour race cut off time
• Personal drinks can be left at 9 of the 10 drink stations
• Quality bespoke medal for all finishers
• Technical t-shirt for all finishers
• Free food at the finish
• Bag store
• PA system
• Free race photos
• Bar
• Free legendary after race disco

Prizes

• £200 for new Male or Female course record
• £25 for any new vet category course record
• 1st 3 Males, 1st 3 Females
• 1st & 2nd MV40,45,50,55,60, 1st MV65,70
• 1st & 2nd FV35,40,45,50,55, 1st FV60
• 1st Male and Female Newcomer
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male teams (3 to count)
• 1st, 2nd Female teams (3 to count)

Accommodation

• Camping (75 pitches) and motorhome (10 pitches)  SOLD OUT are available at The Plume Of Feathers Public House, Princetown.
• The price is £10 per person, per night; they have toilet and shower facilities.
• Camping/motorhome SOLD OUT pitches must be booked via their website HERE. When booking, make a note on the booking form that you are part of the DD 2025 and they will arrange for a partial refund.
• They also have a bunkhouse which can also be booked via their website.