Scorriton, United Kingdom · Saturday, October 3, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Dartmoor Way Granite 50mi

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82 km Distance

2,500 m Climbing

7.9 Grit · Hardcore

50.5019° N, 3.8283° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 30 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 15 hours 10:59 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 471 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~49 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 11 h 35 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 94 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2023	50mi	49	Benjamin Diggins · 08:50:58	Alison Weal · 11:03:30
2022	50mi	35	Stephen Cameron · 08:44:26	Hannah Hall · 11:27:07
2021	50mi	57	James Long · 09:14:18	Ellis Cookson · 09:32:10

The field grew 40% between 2022 (35) and 2023 (49). 12% of the 2023 field were women.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 82 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 82 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The Dartmoor Way Granite 50mi, organised by OuterEdge Events, is a 50-mile trail race in Scorriton, United Kingdom, with 3 editions run since 2021. The 82-kilometre course features 2500 metres of elevation gain, making it a challenging event with 30.5 metres of climb per kilometre.

With a time limit of 15 hours, this race has a tighter cut-off than 55% of its 455 peer 50-mile races. This translates to an average pace of 11 minutes per kilometre, requiring consistent progress. The event's field size is larger than 51% of its 652 peer 50-mile races, with 49 finishers in its latest 2023 edition.

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