Marilyn's Meldon Madness
2026-05-16 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Meldon Car Park
Times approximate – more details coming soon

Formerly The Great West Fell Run, the race has been renamed in memory of Marilyn Cooper. Race Headquarters is at Meldon dam pay & 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.

Senior Race

This 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.

There 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.

The 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.

Junior Race

Please print and complete the entry form linked below. Registration from 12:150 with last registration at 12:50 (due to walk to the start) Its a cracking straight up and down route on Longstone Hill.

Minimum age of 8 years old. Under 9 and Under 11 age groups will run 2km, Under 13 and Under 15 age groups run 4km (they get a bit of boggy ground thrown in for good measure). Older juniors 16+ are able to race in the senior event.

Prizes for 1st Place in U11, U13 and U15 Boys and Girls

Route can be seen here – go and have a recce!

Course Records

Male: Ryan Hanley – 00:37:13 (2022)Female: Jo Meek – 00:42:04 (2021)

Langstone Fell Race - Dartmoor Fell Series
2026-05-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Peter Tavy, Village Hall, Peter Tavy, Devon, PL19 9NS, United Kingdom
Times are approximate – More details coming soon

SwFellrunners says..
Was Fab last year and great village finish – now open for entries!
Langstone Fell Race, starting from Peter Tavy, this had a great revival in last 3 years . It is the third event in the Dartmoor Fell Series. The course record a cracking time of 43 min 56sec!

The event is based around Peter Tavy Village Hall and parking will be available in farmers’ fields.
There is some brilliant terrain on the course. From the village hall the course follows a winding lane for a few hundred yards which rises steeply and narrows to a gap. It goes across a narrow bridge then up to a moor section to Gt Combe Tor, through a few gates (please take care to take the best path and close gates) and then you are on open moor ‘proper’. The course takes a slight left then follows a direct path. Keep the rocks to your right as you ascend Cox Tor. There will be a marshal at the summit trig point. From here there will be some very fast running as you drop north into a valley and then out again to follow a track up a long ascent to the next ridge, Go through a stony ford and head slightly right but keep to good ground following a NE direction to Langstone Standing Stone.
Last tor before fast descent to finish
Now there is a very fast descent for 4k passing Boulters Tor on the way! It’s a hard track to start with and then open grass before a steep ridge track brings you back to finish across feilds by the village hall. You cannot miss it as you will be looking down at it!
Just under 10k with 387m of ascent will test a few. Enjoy!
Junior races will take place approximately 30 mins before the senior race – please come and watch and support the future of the sport.

Oke Croak
2026-06-06 08:00 - 17:00
Date pending confirmation – check back for more details

Summer Solstice - Dartmoor Fell Series
2026-06-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Dartmoor Inn Merrivale, PL20 6ST
Happy runners!

Amazing Merrivale start

Colin says…

We’re delighted to be organising the Summer Solstice Fell Run once again, which will start at 7pm (or 6pm for juniors).

The senior (18+) race is 9.5k.

Participants are expected to be competent at navigating in all potential Dartmoor weather conditions.

Entry will be online once site open

If there are places left, you can register on the day at registration. On the day entries will be charged £10 cash.

Numbers are limited. Entries are not transferrable. There will be a wide range of age group categories in 10 year increments.

The route will be marked in places in order to avoid ground nesting birds and the firing range. We reserve the right to abandon or shorten the course on the day in the event of bad weather. Please wear adequate clothing. Prize giving for the senior event will be at 8:30pm.

Toilet facilities, refreshment and car parking will be available. Please bring your own water bottle.

SWFellrunners says…

A fab race now organised by Colin Kirk potter but origins from Andy Houghton .Offering just under 6 miles of fabulous hills on the evening of the Solstice. Set in the magnificent Merrivale valley. We normally host 3 races here but this year we are using other locations to spread across Dartmoor.

Parking is normally in one of local farmers field for a small donation to charity. Easy to find as its right next to Dartmoor Inn, Merrivale. All races start a little walk up from the car park on the edge of the quarry. Normally juniors around 6;00 for U9/U11 combined and U13/U15 combined ( entry on day). Seniors start normally 7:00pm.

Route is very testing in the first mile with a very steep rise to Middle staple tor before the welcome turn right and the ease of gradient onto the ridge to Higher staple and roos tor. It follows a gently undulating path across the ridge until a sharp marshalled turn left towards a distance stone wall corner / ford and the persistent slope of White tor.

The descent from this is very very fast all the way down to a stream ford – take care though as front competitors have got carried away with racing and missed the route here! Across a field then the long gradual but breathlessly runnable ascent back up out of the valley to regain middle staple. Just a simple matter of a steep 1k descent to the finish.

Normally a great atmosphere with trestle tables and pub refreshments.

Solstice Route Map

The Classic Burrator Horseshoe the 28th edition
2026-06-20 03:00 | Meavy Village Hall, Meavy Village Hall, Meavy, PL20 6PJ, United Kingdom
Here it is again. The classic runners and family day out. Meavy Oak fair combined with junior races and the senior classic Burrator Horseshoe. The route for the main course is well known. Start in village and after the sprint to the filed about 600yds you quickly work you way through woods to reach the Dam. a very short road section takes you across and back onto trail following the reservoir but not for long, short lane up and then on the track to Sheepstor proper.

This has a couple of nice false summits until you see the imposing granite blocks and yes straight up is the advised way.

Catch your breath and enjoy the view, if your lucky, as a fast smooth grass descent takes you to a turn that heads east towards Gutter tor Scout hut woods ( i reckon this is where you really have to concentrate), sorry no cutting corners here as we are missing the big bog to save some creatures.

Through the car park and up to Gutter tor, across the stile and you have a pleasant ridge run takes you across to Ringmoor cottage, another stile and straight down the earthquake descent. to reach a small lane that takes you to Ford – yes its customary to run straight through and you are about 500 yrs form the finish.

Burrator route map below

Cosdon - Dartmoor Fell Series
2026-07-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Belstone Village Green, EX20 1QZ
Just the last hill to go

Belstone green finish

SWFellrunners say,,,

Another fantastic short route hosted by Okehampton Running Club only 3.1 miles but 300m of ascent. Set in the picture postcard village of Belstone this is normally an afternoon event alongside the village fete. Parking available at cricket club just a short walk to Race HQ at the Tors Inn. Junior races take place before seniors and its normally £1 to enter on the day.

The route is unmarked but marshalled in a couple of spots. A very fast steep downhill start to narrow footbridge and then a sharp steep run up a path through gorse and soon onto the open moor. There is a trod to follow until you reach the edge of marsh basin. Do you skirt around or do you plough on through? ‘Tis is up to you’. Tough long grass, hummocks and heather will impede your desire to run all the way to the top, helped by the occasion sheep trod, keep going up until you reach the summit cairns.

The very fast descent is hair raising-ly lumpy and if you can find a trod down even better. Soon you will be quickly back onto the gorse flanked path – choose between refreshing ford or the narrow footbridge. then a wicked little 150ft rise to the village green normally sorts a few placings.

Great atmosphere at the finish and a chance to grab some village tea and cakes! What’s not to like?

Course Records – (M) Tim Lenton 28min 53 sec (F) Jo Meek 33min 55sec

Selworthy Beacon Race
2026-07-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Bossington National Trust Car Park TA24 8HQ, TA24 8HQ
Selworthy Beacon Fell Race:

The race is taking place on 19th July 2026, involving 4 miles with 1000ft gain/loss up to Selworthy Beacon. The route starts at the Bossington National Trust car park, in traditional fashion the route is completely un-marked. The race is to be a real spicefest, climbing/descending 1000ft through Hurlstone Combe testing all runners climbing and nerve on the descent. Really Wild Coffee will be on site selling hot drinks.

SWFellrunners says …what a great new addition to the series- looks like a cardio test for the racers and likely to offer stunning views to all- worth a try out and earlier in the day to explore the area.

Enter here.

Ivybridge 3 tops - Dartmoor Fell series
2026-08-15 17:45 - 20:00 | Ivybridge rugby club, PL21 0LR
SwFellrunners says…
A brilliant resurrection of an old classic by Erme Valley harriers over last 3 years. Will contain some challenging junior races routes. This will be an Wednesday evening format race. Race approx 10k and 450m of climb, you will have stunning views over the South Hams. Last year was hot and great course with a little tarmac to get to finish at the end- so you can stretch out!
The route is now confirmed and agreed with the main landowners and DNPA. Parking at park and ride, short walk to Race HQ and registration at the rugby club, then a little warm up walk (1km) to the start on edge of moor Gr 654569 . Junior races start and finish here. Seniors races starts here but finish back at rugby club.

Fab senior route with a brisk start up Western Beacon then crossing open moor to loop down, around and up to Weatherdon, some quick track followed by a scramble over tussocks to take you to Glasscombe Ball then fast down to the stream crossing at Scada Brook, (what goes down must come up) and a sharp rise up to Ugborough Beacon then a second stream crossing at Lud Brook, and across to Western for a very fast descent to the finish. There are clear tracks and trods in places but sound route finding will help with off-piste sections.

Route above note walk to start after registration… is also site of start and finish of junior age groups.

Haytor Heller 2026
2026-09-05 17:30 - 19:00 | haytor vale
the race

A truly classic race hosted by Teignbridge Trotters, has the most hill climb of the series at 450m and is just under 10k but it feels more like 8 miles. Really well organised with lots of marshals at all key points.

Sourton Tor Race and Series Prizes
2026-09-12 11:15 - 12:15 | Sourton village hall, next to the church, Sourton, ex20 4hn
Times pending confirmation

The race has changed with a new slightly longer course with even more uphill and a different start. Brilliant fun Sat morning after you have warmed up on the park run! This year this is the last race of the summer series. great parking and an unusual pub!

Juniors can race too. Minimum age of 8, parental permission required on entry form.

Juniors over 13 can race in the senior race at 11:15am as the FRA permits those over 13 to race this distance.

All ages under 13 will race at 10:15am – distances of either 2km (under 11) or 3km (under 13) running up the hill and back again on a route that is very easy to navigate (& will be marked).

Entry on the day at £1 for all juniors – even if they are running in the senior event.
