Dartmoor Discovery

Dartmoor Discovery 32 Mile Ultra Marathon

Saturday 6th June 2026  ONLINE ENTRIES OPEN HERE on 1st NOVEMBER at 7pm

• 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 
• 1st March - 31st March £55 affiliated  £57 unaffiliated
• 1st April until sold out or entries close £60 affiliated  £62 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 at Princetown Community Centre. Registration will 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) offer camping/motorhome pitches (see below). 

We have secured the usual motorhome pitches at the Community Centre for next year's DD! The area is owned by the Princetown Youth Club and they have, once again, very kindly allowed us to use their land for that weekend. You can book in the usual way at PCC Motorhome pitches (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 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 13 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 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

• Motorhome pitches (16) are available at Princetown Community Centre (PCC) for £10 per night and can be booked PCC Motorhome pitches.
• Camping (75 pitches), motorhomes (10 pitches) and the Bunkhouse are available at The Plume Of Feathers Public House, Princetown where there are toilet and shower facilities.
• Camping/motorhome pitches and the Bunkhouse are available again at last year's special price of £10 per person per night and need to be booked in advance via THEIR WEBSITE or, preferably, by email to info@plumedartmoor.co.uk or by telephone on 01822 890240. When booking, please let them know that you are part of the Dartmoor Discovery and they will apply the discounted price.