Entries are coming in for out 3 Tops Race on Saturday 15th August
A fifth year running of this exciting Fell Race, again organised by Erme Valley Harriers and part of the Dartmoor Fell Series. Will contain some challenging junior race routes. This year it will be held on a
Saturday Evening in the summer. Race approx 10k with 450m of climb, you will have stunning views over the South Hams.The route is now confirmed and agreed with the landowners and DNPA. The main route will be very similar to 2025 which was agreed to minimise erosion. Part of the entry fee will be given back to erosion management funds for Harford and Ugborough Moors where the race takes place.Parking at railway station, 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. Please take care crossing the main road on the way to/from the start. Junior races start and finish here. Senior race starts here but finishes back at rugby club.
Please make sure you leave enough time to get to the race start from Race HQ! Registration closes 30 mins before race start.
SeniorsFab senior route taking you deep onto the moor, 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 tussocky scramble to take you past 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 Beacon for a very fast descent to the finish at the Rugby Club. There are clear tracks and trods in places but sound route finding will help with off-piste sections. It is a Fell Race so expect some steep hills and uneaven ground in places so suitable footwear should be worn.
Please take particular care crossing the busy road on the final mile.U20s race in senior race.
This year there will again be a cut-off at Scad Brook (approx. 3 miles) of 60 mins. If you fail to meet this time the marshals will transport you back to Race HQ. This is to prevent marshals remaining on the course into darkness.
Prizes for top 3 male & female plus U20, V40, V50, V60 & V70 categories. Also prizes for first club with 3 males and first club with 3 females.
Vets based on age on day of first Dartmoor Fell Series race (21st March 2026).
Male record: Sam Kelly – 00:42:58 – 2023
Female record: Jo Meek – 00:53:23 – 2022
Senior Race entry £9 (50p discount for Fell Running Association Members). On the day entry only if space allows for £10 cash.
Entries are now open via this link >>>
Held under the rules of the Fell Runners Association, race classification BS.
Due to route restrictions to minimise erosion, the route will be marked with several mandatory checkpoint marshals.
Whilst there is no mandatory kit requirement, if the weather is looking bad then a whistle, raincoat and hat is advisable. No water will be provided on the route, so if hot, it will be advisable to carry water.
Juniors
Juniors race minimum age of 6.
The routes are largely runnable but it is a Fell Race so expect some steep hills and uneaven ground in places so suitable footwear should be worn.
U10 race approx. 1.5km following marked and marshalled route part way up the Western Beacon & return the same way.
U12/U14 race approx. 2.75km following same initial route but continue all the way to the top of the Western Beacon & return the same way.
U16/U18 race approx. 5.5km – 2 laps (up and down the Western Beacon twice).
U20 can race in senior race.
Prizes for boy & girl winners of U10, U12, U14, U16 & U18 categories.
Junior categories based on age at end of calendar year (31st Dec 2026).
All junior races will start at 16:30. Junior registration closes at 16:00. Please make sure you leave enough time to get to the race start from Race HQ!
Junior races – this year entry will be £1 cash to enter on the day
Parental permission required on entry form. Please help out by bringing along completed form with you. Link to Junior Entry Form:
fra-junior-entry-form-2026.pdf
Post Race Refreshments
The Rugby Club bar will be open for refreshments, and the KITCHEN WILL BE OPEN to sell food this year (eg. chips) for the hungry runners and supporters.
