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SUMMARY:Devon Championships - Junior and Senior 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the first race of the Dartmoor fell Series 2026- it will have races for all age groups and the main event is Open to seniors over 20yrs . This is also the Devon AA Champs and selection race for Intercounties. We hope with good weather this will give you some inspiring views and some awsome running. We are starting not too early  and meet  in the camping field behind Fox and Hounds \, so you can still enjoy the afternoon. \n\n\n\nThe senior route is a challenging 14.3k and 750m of ascent \, which is close the the intercounties challenge being held on May 3rd. Last year we selected  a full senior team of 5 and a Ladies team to represent Devon and both performed well against other county teams. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRaces ( start time shown – you need to be there early for briefing and numbers check)\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n10.00am U10 and U12 will race from Moor Gate to Arms tor and back .\n\n\n\n10.00 am U14 and U16 will race from Moorgate \, across ford down to stepping stones \, up Brat Tor\, across to Arms tor and finish at Moorgate.\n\n\n\nPrizes for these age groups will be done by Devon team manager after senior start.\n\n\n\n10:45 U18 and U20 will start with seniors and race up Arms Tor\, then to Gt links\, then split off down rattlebrook track\, to stream crossing then down to Gt nodden and finish in camping field. ( kit required)\n\n\n\n10:45 Senior race will start from moorgate\,  up Arms Tor\, then to Gt links\, Ice works\, Kitty\, Fordinsland ledge\, Weir on Okement\, Up to Gt nodden and finish in camping field. 14.3k and 750m. ( full kit required)\n\n\n\n\nDevon Selection\n\n\n\nApart from being an Open race this is also a Devon selection race and county championship. For seniors to qualify for Devon AA team you must be linked to an EA regsitered club that is affliaited to Devon AA. \n\n\n\nRichard Best – Devon Senior team manager – can answer selection queries \n\n\n\nHayley Jeffery – Devon Junior team manager – can answer junior selection queries. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou have a choice of just the Fell series race or a small additional fee for the Devon Champs. The fee is to is to support travel for Devon AA teams to the intercounties on May3rd. We have tried to keep these as economic as possible. Just choose the right tab . Looking forward to see if we can build on our national success. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKit (seniors)\n\n\n\nDue 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\n \n\n\n\nParking \n\n\n\nThe please enter the camping field slowly and park with care at top of field. Registration will be in small gazebo in field. We would really appreciate any offers for help ( car park\, junior or senior marshalling) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen to enter – as early as possible – deadline for on-line entry will be Tuesday 17th March at  20:00hrs . Enter here.
URL:https://swfellrunners.uk/event/devon-championships-junior-and-senior-2026/
CATEGORIES:Dartmoor Fell Series Race
ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Best":MAILTO:bestrm7@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:the classic Burrator Horseshoe the 27th edition
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis has a couple of nice false summits until you see the imposing granite blocks and yes straight up is the advised way. \n\n\n\nCatch 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.  \n\n\n\nThrough 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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBurrator route map below
URL:https://swfellrunners.uk/event/the-classic-burrator-horseshoe-the-27th-edition/
LOCATION:Meavy Village Hall\, Meavy Village Hall\, Meavy\, PL20 6PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dartmoor Fell Series Race
ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Best":MAILTO:bestrm7@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Dartmoor series Belstone loop - race 1
DESCRIPTION:Enter here – Entry Central \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFRA rated as BM this is 13k route with over 528m climb\, takes in all the familiar Belstone valley. This will also be Devon team selection race and is only open to runners over 18 years. \n\n\n\nRoute overview starts on the village green and drops to river crossing but taking path initially towards Sticklepath ( not the direct route to Cosdon)\, before marker and marshal on main ridge to take path to summit. ( done for ground nesting birds and your ankles)\, follow ridge south and take good path to summit Steeperton Tor. Direct route to valley ( marshal) and then Oke tor\, then ridge back via Belstone to top gate ( windy gate) and a small bit of down hill road to finish outside village hall. \n\n\n\nRegistration\, bag drop at village hall and open from 9:30. Please do not walk through hall in muddy shoes. Simple refreshments available post race. \n\n\n\nlimited entry to 80 runners – entry on the day will be £10.
URL:https://swfellrunners.uk/event/dartmoor-series-belstone-loop-race-1/
LOCATION:belstone village hall\, belstone\, ex20 1rd
CATEGORIES:Dartmoor Fell Series Race
ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Best":MAILTO:bestrm7@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250315T110000
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SUMMARY:Dartmoor Winter Pairs Race 2
DESCRIPTION:Dartmoor Winter Pairs Race 2 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview – FRA rated as BL\, one of our longer courses at 21k with over 715m of climb ( before deviations!). Route is approximate as there will also be specific markers and a halfway marshal. So a gentle start to close to Bellever tor\, turning north via Powder mills to longford tor\, across the valley to Beardown Tors\, then north to Rough tor\, a nice NE traverse to East dart waterfalls \, then off to Sittaford Tor\, white ridge\, Stannon and Hartland tors before a welcome rest at the pub. \n\n\n\nParking in main car park or at start of Belliver woods. be in time for you start time.
URL:https://swfellrunners.uk/event/dartmoor-winter-pairs-race-2/
LOCATION:East Dart Inn\, Postbridge\, devon\, pl20 6tj\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Best":MAILTO:bestrm7@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Dartmoor Winter Pairs race 1
DESCRIPTION:Overview- Bit a of a toughie rated AM by FRA \, with 16k of running plus 813m of ascent. Approximate route from Fox and Hounds start\, Arms tor\, Gt links\, Valley below Kitty\, fordisland ledge\, black tor \, weir \, branscomb loaf\, gren tor\, and valley route back- will be interspersed with some navigational challenge. Pairs only and seniors only. Staggered starts from 8:30; linear route; parking in camping field at Fox and Hounds.
URL:https://swfellrunners.uk/event/dartmoor-winter-pairs-race-1/
LOCATION:Fox and Hounds\, Bridestow
CATEGORIES:Other Fell Race
ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Best":MAILTO:bestrm7@gmail.com
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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: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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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Best":MAILTO:bestrm7@gmail.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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