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Dartmoor Discovery Ultra Marathon

Dartmoor Discovery Ultra Marathon, Princetown
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Trail in United Kingdom, Princetown

Distances

  • Running

    Marathon

    42.2 km

    Start: Jun 4, 02:00 PM

About

The Dartmoor Discovery Ultra Marathon is a challenging off-road ultra on the rugged granite of Dartmoor. Popularly known as DD, it features tough rolling hills and a surefooted route over paths, tracks and stone stiles over 32 miles.

Catering & aid stations

Quality bespoke medal for all finishers; Finishers technical t-shirt; Free food at the finish; Bag store; PA system; Free race photos; Bar; After race disco.

Pacers

Pacers will be provided for various start waves as listed on the Renntag programme; target times per wave are published on the event day schedule; Pacers are identified by Pacerflaggen on course.

Results

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Typical weather in Princetown

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan
08:12
16:39
Feb
07:30
17:32
Mar
06:30
18:21
Apr10°
06:22
20:11
May13°
05:28
20:58
Jun16°10°
05:04
21:30
Jul17°11°
05:22
21:23
Aug17°11°
06:05
20:37
Sep15°10°
06:53
19:31
Oct12°
07:40
18:25
Nov
07:32
16:31
Dec
08:12
16:13

Weather data by Open-Meteo

FAQ

What are the cut-off times for the race?

The overall race cut-off is 6 hours 45 minutes from the 09:00 start.

Is the event suitable for beginners?

Yes — it is labeled friendly to beginners, though it is challenging with many hills.

What is the age range for participants?

Open to entrants aged 20 to 99 on race day.

Are there facilities for camping or motorhomes?

Yes: motorhome pitches at Princetown Community Centre (£10/night) and camping/motorhome pitches at The Plume of Feathers (~£10 pp); both require advance booking.

Is there on-course catering and drinking water?

Yes, there are 10 drink stations with water and soft drinks; personal drinks can be left at 9 stations.

Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:19:29 AM

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