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SUMMARY:Burrator Horseshoe 24
DESCRIPTION:Sheepstor summit\n\n\n\nBack again for its 25th year! So we are going back to the original start by village green. but still incorporating junior races at 2:30 ( start in field finish on green) and senior race ay 3:15pm.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nwebsite not live until April \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSwfellrunners says… \n\n\n\nThis seems to be a hot favourite for regional runners \, especially popular now with great junior courses and a village ‘Oak fair’ which runs all afternoon based around the scenic Meavy village green. Of course we are biased because we host it and contribute a good amount to village. \n\n\n\nThe run \n\n\n\nThe Burrator Horseshoe is a 6-mile moorland run from Meavy out over Dartmoor\, via Burrator Reservoir\, Sheepstor Dam\, Sheepstor summit (369m)\, Gutter Tor summit (357m)\, Ringmoor Down and the cooling Meavy river ford – the route map is below. It has a spectacular finish with a nice ford dip and an awesome reception on the village green outside the welcoming Royal Oak  \n\n\n\nInn http://www.royaloakinn.org.uk/ . \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA few key route bits \n\n\n\nSeniors back to village start and finish; Plus continue with detour at ‘scout hut’. \n\n\n\nJuniors will start in field and finish on green.
URL:https://swfellrunners.uk/event/burrator-horseshoe-23/
LOCATION:Meavy
CATEGORIES:Dartmoor Fell Series Race
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Best":MAILTO:bestrm7@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Buckland Bounder
DESCRIPTION:A really nice event along side Buckland Monachorum Village fair. Six mile of mixed terrain so strictly not a fell race but some great running – about 1/2 mile of road to start then open moor\, a bit of cycle path\, then nice open track following the River Walkham to Double Waters then a nice hill back up to Berra Pound and about a 1 mile of country lane to finish and a pint of Jail Ale! \nBookings not yet available \nVisit Organiser site https://www.bucklandbounder.co.uk/
URL:https://swfellrunners.uk/event/buckland-bounder/
LOCATION:Buckland Monachorum
CATEGORIES:Dartmoor Fell Series Race
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SUMMARY:Gt Mis tor series race and Devon Champs
DESCRIPTION:An early outing over a new course that has an interesting course . The race will also be used for county senior team selection. Please join in the fun! \n\n\n\nUnfortunately we have had to restrict this race to 55 runners. so get your entries in! \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nEntries are open see link below entry central and close on Mar 20th. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.entrycentral.com/gtmistor24 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRace organiser Richard Best. ( TAC/ SWFellrunners and Devon AA) \n\n\n\nParking Princetown car park- short walk to start at brewery gates \n\n\n\nRegistration open from 9:20 for a 10:00 start \n\n\n\nKit will be mandatory – Due the classification of the senior race Medium A – Kit is mandatory – so that means you will need to carry – Waterproof ( top and legs)\, hat\, gloves\, whistle\, compass \, map and nutritious snack. This is genuinely for your own safety – one rule for all – not kit – no run. If really severe weather wait for post email and on facebook site. Some steep descents so grippy shoes please. \n\n\n\nRoute\n\n\n\nStarting at brewery\, route goes up over North Hessary tor\, to Hollow tor( marshal)\, down across the road junction that leads to Foggintor quarry and across to follow quad track to Little Mis ( marshal); then a steep drop following the stone wall to the valley floor next to river ( but no need to cross) – checkpoint marshal\, follow river upstream until reach point at which range poles cross river ( marshal) then follow these up to gt mis lookout hut( marshal)- phew most of  the climbing done. Now straight back to little mis and a fast run down to road crossing\, then back via hollow tor\, finish at brewery gate! 11.4 k and 429m height gain.
URL:https://swfellrunners.uk/event/first-series-race-and-devon-champs/
CATEGORIES:Dartmoor Fell Series Race
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Best":MAILTO:bestrm7@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:East Mill Tor Loop
DESCRIPTION:Series finale- and presentations Sept 30th morning races/ prizes post race\nSign up here\n \nSwFellrunners Says… \nOne of the most awesome valleys on Dartmoor so we are going to to repeat our series finale of last year – hopefully with a less chilly wind. An amazing course record from local runner Jamie Parkinson to chase over what is quite a technical course with many route choice options to help you keep thinking and debate later over a ‘wet’. \nAn additional race to make series 11 in total but still only 7 to count for seniors.  Registration open from 9:00 -Junior races at 10:00 from Watchett hill gate; senior race at 10:45am same start but finishing at the Tors INN. \nSeries presentations at 12:30 and for juniors and seniors ( probably in the village hall) – all parking we hope at Belstone Cricket Club ( small donation please). \nThe CourseStarting at the gate head straight up the rocky approach to Belstone tor\, follow the ridge along to Oke tor\, sharp drop down to ford crossing then sharp rise up sheep trod to East mill tor\, quick descent down to the ford either direct or further round on the stony path\, a very wide ford crossing then straight along then up to Winter tor and then back up to Belstone tor\, now fast back ( taking care over rocks) to the start gate but you have not finished straight down the road and turn right to finish next to the pub. Chill.\nDue to time of year – kit may need to be taken – please come prepared to run with raincoat\, hat\, gloves\, whistle\, compass and map. Kit will be advised on the day. \nThis a short Cat B race.  If there is a severe weather forecast check this site for details. \nAnyone willing to marshal junior or adult races please contact Richard Best via facebook messenger. thank you.
URL:https://swfellrunners.uk/event/east-mill-tor-loop-series-finale-running-fellrace-uphill-fun/
LOCATION:Belstone Village Green\, EX20 1QZ
CATEGORIES:Dartmoor Fell Series Race
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SUMMARY:Postbridge Pootle - Dartmoor Fell Series
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nSwFellrunners says… \nA new race last year – which got whoops of enjoyment. An evening format again for this year based at Postbridge. Race organiser and Run Venture founder Colin Kirk Potter. Plenty of parking in DNP car park ( get a ticket) or across in woods . there will be juniors format to be confirmed but expect 6:00pm start for U9/u11 and U13/U15. \n\n\n\nFor seniors (7pm start) a route that takes you to less visited places with stunning views\, remember kit may be required across this 10k course with 270m of climb. There will be marshals in a few spots to make sure course and road crossing safe – otherwise the course will be unmarked. \n\n\n\nThe route is reverse of what we previously explained – apologies – correct route below –  \n\n\n\nExpected route will start next to DNP car park\, taking level forest track then quickly into broken ground to Braddon lake then a sharp but runnable incline to Braddon tor ( very pock marked by cattle- good place to lose a shoes if wet) ! Then a nice circuit with a few small valleys for lower white tor\, higher white tor and Longaford tor. It will feel like you are a long way from the start put a  footpath/ trod is then followed behind the historic powder mills farm obvious heading for the large chimney – this takes back to the main road crossing to take you into Bellever woods and a straight forest track to the finish. \n\n\n\nThere is a really great ‘green’ next to the clapper bridge- great for a post race dip and a pub to celebrate your success. Just watch out for the midges… there are one or two! \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nCapture 4 tors on this route\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nSwFellrunners says… \nA new race last year – which got whoops of enjoyment. An evening format again for this year based at Postbridge. Race organiser and Run Venture founder Colin Kirk Potter. Plenty of parking in DNP car park ( get a ticket) or across in woods . there will be juniors format to be confirmed but expect 6:00pm start for U9/u11 and U13/U15. \n\n\n\nFor seniors (7pm start) a route that takes you to less visited places with stunning views\, remember kit may be required across this 10k course with 270m of climb. There will be marshals in a few spots to make sure course and road crossing safe – otherwise the course will be unmarked. \n\n\n\nThe route is reverse of what we previously explained – apologies – correct route below –  \n\n\n\nExpected route will start next to DNP car park\, taking level forest track then quickly into broken ground to Braddon lake then a sharp but runnable incline to Braddon tor ( very pock marked by cattle- good place to lose a shoes if wet) ! Then a nice circuit with a few small valleys for lower white tor\, higher white tor and Longaford tor. It will feel like you are a long way from the start put a  footpath/ trod is then followed behind the historic powder mills farm obvious heading for the large chimney – this takes back to the main road crossing to take you into Bellever woods and a straight forest track to the finish. \n\n\n\nThere is a really great ‘green’ next to the clapper bridge- great for a post race dip and a pub to celebrate your success. Just watch out for the midges… there are one or two! \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nCapture 4 tors on this route
URL:https://swfellrunners.uk/event/postbridge-dartmoor-fell-series-running-dartmoor-mountains-evening-devon-offroad-terrain-fun-clapperbridge/
LOCATION:Postbridge
CATEGORIES:Dartmoor Fell Series Race
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Kirk-Potter":MAILTO:dartmoorfellrunner@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Meldon Skyline - Series Race and Devon AA Champs -
DESCRIPTION:SwFellrunners says..\nRace is now open for entries \nYes this is early but we are hoping for some great qualification results for Devon AA team\, and  the biggest hill climb in the series. Is a first time for the course but from the recce runs its got a bit of everything\, including the highest tops on Dartmoor\, a couple of nice descents but of course a couple of nice climbs to earn them. Devon AA team did outstanding last year so we hope this distance will be close to National course and height gain. We hope to have North Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team supporting the event. Enjoy! \nRoute \nPlease use lower sections of car park registration will be at the bottom. Seniors Route is Meldon dam start\, to yes tor ( marshal) to Fordinsland ledge ( checkpoint) to Homerton Hill ( checkpoint) and advisory crossing over weir\, then up to Sourton tor ( checkpoint) and track back via gate to Meldon car park. See ‘Inside line’ below if you want more details \nJuniors will start early at 8:40 to finish by 9am . seniors will start at 9:15am. Note there will be a U9/U11/U13 race. U15 and U17 will start with adults – but do a seperate course \nRace website is now  open – u9/u11/u13 juniors will run before seniors . This is rated as a A class medium course and basic kit ( hat\, gloves\, waterproofs\, map\, compass\,  whistle) will need to be taken- please come with kit – no kit no run. \nthe ‘inside line’ . . .\nSo have been asked what’s the ‘nav’ like and can i take a direct line here?  So here is my view of how i would run it… but it is a fell race so your own choice. ( PS no substitute to a good look at the map and take a compass). First i would warm up or the first hill will hit you like a punch in the guts. From start as soon as fence ends come off main track and take trod\, and then cut across to to track higher up. Now i would contour around to left\, but some racing snakes might choose to go straight up over ( not sure its any quicker). \nFollowing track until levels out (‘ish)  there is a logical place to cut left and head up to Yes \, it looks a long way but you will get there. The ‘mountain hares’ might want a direct line over boulders but most might stay a bit right and cut left near top. In poor vis i would use a compass as mostly straight line. You now are on top of Devon! Hopefully met by a beaming team of NDSART.  Head south and skip past High Willhay’s on worn track \, you can follow this around all the way to Fordinsland ledge. Oh another NDSART team should be here. Of course you can cut corner but ground is hard work. \nFrom here your heading down a mucky peaty track towards Black tor- keep it to your left\, you are headed out onto Homerton hill ridge\, i actually kept close to two very big boulders on valley edge ( i was about 50yds to right of them ) to eventually follow a sheep trod which takes a line to the right. Take care there is some tufty terrain here for 200yds. You will eventually come out on broad open ridge with grassy patches and a nice Red pup tent with a Marshal. In think mist something like 320 mag gets you there but harder in a straight line. \nNow take a rough 260 Mag line towards valley will get you to a nice decent path down to the weir \, should be a nice marshal wishing you on here. Cross and then the steepest part of the course! I would make up the ridge on path which eases off fairly quickly \, now West up a nice open bowl valley takes you up to Sourton tor- nearest big block will have another Marshal. Then a fast super decent back down the ridge in NE direction to make gate at footpath signpost. Again 2 more marshals here and more fast decent – please stick to path – there may be livestock about. as soon as you cross end gate turn left into finish funnel – you’ve done it! \nI hope that helps – enjoy – but do check out your map and choose your own line. \nOh watch out for a bit of gamesmanship some runners if they think they are being tailgated- might take a harder line? !
URL:https://swfellrunners.uk/event/meldon-skyline-series-race-and-devon-aa-champs/
LOCATION:Meldon Dam\, Meldon Dam\, Okehampton\, Devon\, ex20 4lu\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dartmoor Fell Series Race
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Best":MAILTO:bestrm7@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Sourton tor race- Dartmoor Fell series
DESCRIPTION:SWFellrunners says… \nA stunning short but challenging route to finish the series hosted by Okehampton Running club. The race does have parking next to farmers field next to Bearslake Inn\,( between Sourton and Lydford). \nThere is normally junior races held just before seniors. Senior race usually around 7pm. It is only 2.6 miles but has a 1000ft of climb in first 1.2 miles. The route follows a wide track which is fast and level to start but quickly gets steep as it breaks out onto open moor. a sharp rise leads to a left turn into bracken to follow a stream which is crossed to a very steep slope which keeps going for about 200ft you are now on the long convex approach to the top of the tor\,  keep going until you get to the marshal . Then a sharp right turn takes you to a little dip and a nice trod right before a very steep descent back to the gate you cam out on the moor. Super fast track back to the pub. \nCourse records – Male: T. Perry 18:47 (2021) Female: J. Meek :21:52 (2021) \nLatest info form Race organiser – entries open – limited to 50! \nhttps://www.entrycentral.com/SourtonTors Wednesday September 7th – 18:00 Junior start 19:00 Senior start\n\nThe Race\nA traditional fell run of approx 2.6 miles ascending 300m to Sourton Tors and looping back round the valley. There is a compulsory checkpoint near the trig point at Sourton Tors and a further marshal will be positioned before the descent. \nThe route is entirely off-road with most on the open moorland of Dartmoor. Whilst providing a challenge is within the capabilities of most runners. After the race enjoy a drink and a meal in the Bearslake Inn (you may want to book). \nRegistration\nRace Headquarters is at the Bearslake Inn car park at Lake\, on the A386 between Sourton (near Okehampton) & Tavistock. The start & finish is next to Race HQ. Parking will likely be available in the farmers field next door to the pub – we will have a marshal telling you where to park. Prizes for the first male and female and age categories will be awarded. There are no mementoes – reflected in the low entry fee. \nHeld under the rules of the Fell Runners Association\, race classification AS. \nIn keeping with the traditions and skills required of British fell racing\, self-navigation is required by all runners – there are NO course markers. Getting a little lost is part of every fell runner’s journey\, so don’t worry! Go and check out the route before race day if you can – the route will be on the ORC website . \nThe race is licensed by the Fell Runners Association. Whilst there is no mandatory kit requirement if the weather is looking bad then a whistle\, raincoat and hat is advisable. The race is self navigating so you may also want to carry a map and compass if not familiar with the course. \nJuniors can race too. Minimum age of 8. Juniors over 13 can race in the senior race at 7pm as the FRA permits those over 13 to race this distance. All ages under 13 will race at 6pm – distances of either 2km (under 11) or 3km (under 13). Entry on the day at £1 for all juniors – even if they are running in the senior event.
URL:https://swfellrunners.uk/event/sourton-tor-race-dartmoor-fell-series/
LOCATION:Bearslake INN\, Ex20 4HQ
CATEGORIES:Dartmoor Fell Series Race
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SUMMARY:Meldon Fell Race - Dartmoor Fell Series
DESCRIPTION:Ready for the off\nAdam Tango Holland – 2021s winner\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMarliyn’s Meldon Madness is a brilliant race organised by Okehampton Running Club and is the first race of the series. A great short course taking in Dartmoor’s two highest peaks. Access is good with reasonable parking and toilet block. Junior races for U9/U11\, U13 and U15 other age groups run with the seniors. It is normally a mid-afternoon start\, the course starts steep on track and soon enters broken ground where you need to find the best way to the top of Yes Tor. It is quite a lumpy descent from High Willhays which can be moist in places. The track from below Black Tor is very fast and you will be back in no time! Note for veteran age groups – this event sets your age group for the whole series (to avoid swapping groups).  \nEntries\nthis is latest info from organiser- Marilyn Meldon Madness in memory of Marilyn Cooper- entries are open https://www.entrycentral.com/MarilynMeldonMadnes – Saturday May 14th – 13:00 Junior 14:00 Senior. \n\nThe race\nThis race will take you to the highest point in the south of England. The 1\,362ft ascent is tough enough to challenge any off-road runner but\, at just five miles\, it offers a rare opportunity for anyone to try their first fell race. The route is beautiful with stunning views over the county from Yes Tor and High Willhays (the highest point) before a welcome descent to Black Tor and down Homerton Hill to the finish at Meldon reservoir. \nThere are a number of compulsory checkpoints at which all runners MUST give their number to the stewards. Due to difficulty of marking the course accurately\, self-navigation is required by all runners. \nThe race is licensed by the Fell Runners Association. Whilst there is no mandatory kit requirement if the weather is looking bad then a whistle\, raincoat and hat is advisable. The race is self navigating so you may also want to carry a map and compass if not familiar with the course. \nRegistration\nRace Headquarters is at Meldon dam pay and display car park (nr Okehampton grid ref: SX 561 917). The start and finish is a short walk to the other side of the dam.  \nJunior races too – entry on the day at £1 \nThe event is supported by North Dartmoor Search and Rescue who will be present to assist injured runners if required. Please consider donating to their vital work. \nFor confirmed details\, timing\, entry and price go to race organiser’s website 
URL:https://swfellrunners.uk/event/meldon-fell-race-dartmoor-fell-series/
LOCATION:Meldon Dam\, Meldon Dam\, Okehampton\, Devon\, ex20 4lu\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dartmoor Fell Series Race
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