Ivybridge 3 tops – Dartmoor Fell series
Wednesday August 6 @ 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM
The Ivybridge 3 Tops Fell race took place on Wednesday 6th August and there was a total of 70 finishers who
mastered the tough course in cool but dry conditions.
Unfortunately we did have a casualty, as one female runner suffered a leg injury and had to be taken off the Moor
by Dartmoor Rescue. We are extremely grateful to them and the ambulance team who took her to hospital.
She is recovering well at home. We would also like to thank our marshals who stayed with her until help came.
Also her friend who sacrificed her race to stay with her. We all wish her a speedy recovery.
The race was won by Ben Perry of Exeter Harriers in 43.44 and Hannah Large of Westbury was the first female .
Full results are shown here >>>
The junior race results are shown here >>>
There are some great photos of the race taken by James Holmes
Just follow the link here >>>
Results of the 2024 Main Race shown here >>>
Results of 2024 the Juniors races here >>>
Seniors
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 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. Juniors U17 race in senior race.
Prizes for top 3 male & female plus U17, U19, V40, V50, V60 & V70 categories. Also prizes for first club with 3 males and first club with 3 females.
Male record: Sam Kelly – 00:42:58 – 2023
Female record: Jo Meek – 00:53:23 – 2022
Senior Race entry £8 (50p discount for Fell Running Association Members).
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.
U9/U11 race approx. 1.5km following marked and marshalled route part way up the Western Beacon & return the same way.
U13/U15 race approx. 3km following same initial route but continue all the way to the top of the Western Beacon & return the same way.
U17 juniors can race in senior race.
Prizes for boy & girl winners of U9, U11, U13 & U15 categories.
Junior categories based on age at end of calendar year (31st Dec 2025).
Route shown below
All enquiries to Chris Prall (Race Director) on chrisprall@hotmail.com