Race Info
Princetown, where the race starts and finishes, is constantly changing with new buildings being erected and others closing down. Competitors returning to Princetown for the Discovery race on Saturday 5th June 2010 who have been away for a couple of years or longer, will see many changes. As in 2009, the Changing Rooms and Bagage Room will be in the Methodist Church Hall, situated at the rear of Wesley House, on Tor Royal Lane. (See the Map of Princetown in the pre-race information pack).
The Lords Tea Rooms have been rebuilt and are now open
The derelict buildings opposite the Fox Tor Café have now been turned into an Arts and Crafts Centre
Any last minute changes to Race facilities will be sent to all competitors by email and phone.
A race, such as the Dartmoor Discovery could not be held without the help of many people and organisations and listed below are all the stalwarts who have assisted in the past and this year. Their help has been and always will be very much appreciated by the Race Committee.
The Plume of Feathers Inn and mine hosts, Keith Twitchett and Sarah Ruffles, Helen and Alan, plus all the marvellous staff and, of course, Pat Weir before her sad and untimely death in September 2009
The St. Austell Brewery Company Limited and their Marketing representative, Rose Capper
The Two Bridges Hotel and the Warm Welcome Group with special thanks to Michael Healing
Pixieland Gift Shop, Dartmeet and Keith Johnson
Brimpts Farm/Barn and Andy Bradford.
The Mayflower Crystal Glass Company and Andy and Julie Lennon and family.
Dairy Crest of Plymouth for supply of food and milk.
1st Call solutions of City Business Park, Plymouth for supply of bottled water.
Princetown Fire Brigade and their chief, Henry Melle
The Race Committee themselves, Barry and Sal Hopper, Fred Jenkins, Vic French, Mike Dorman, Glen D’Conceicao, Andy Grant, Alan Ryder and Angie Handforth
Dave Ryles of Instinctive Sports for the compilation of all the results. and brother Bob
Jim Bailey, Race Starter, Race Referee and Master of Ceremonies.
Wally Kelly, ex Race Director of the old Dartmoor Marathon, Race Starter before Jim Bailey
Mr Brian Druett, Mike, Bob and family ex Dartmoor Garage owners and staff.
The Governor of HM Prison Dartmoor for provision of course equipment storage.
The Old Police Station Café and Janet, Doug and Vera and staff.
The Dartmoor Radio Club who have manned relay and base stations all round the course since the inaugural race in 1998. They have also looked after the runners in lead and follow-up vehicles. Get well soon, Ron and Betty Middleton.
The St. John Ambulance Brigade and the British Cross.
The Submarine Trainees from HMS Raleigh and their C.O. Lt Paddy Beegan
Members of the following running clubs:
Instinctive Sports, Teignbridge Trotters, Erme Valley Harriers, Plymstock Road Runners,
10th Exeter Scouts.
Members of the Tavistock RAF Cadets and their Commanders, Flt/Lt Phil Newcombe and Flt/lt John Olver.
The St John Ambulance Cadets with Judy Smallshire.
All the masseurs from the City College, Plymouth and Liz Ryan
Barry Shotter and the ‘Shot in the Dark Disco’ and his PA Facilities.
Doctors Brian Thurston and Mike Burdon.
The Fox Tor Café and Samantha Rocky and Jamie.
All the members and staff of the High Moorland Action Group
Shirley Prinnett, partner Frank Russell and Roger Prinnett and their daughters, Collette, Alison, Victoria, Elizabeth and grandchildren Bethany and Megan. Ginni and David Crawley
Members of the Widecombe in the Moor Entertainment and Sports Committee, Peter Druett, Mark and Sharon Hutchins, Ian Mayhew and Geoff Partridge.
All the Timekeepers, Ian and Val Champion, Ed/Jen Gutteridge, Rob/Liz Gutteridge and Roger Lummis.
Kirsten Friedrich of Exeter, official race photographer.
The Road Runners Club of Great Britain for valuable contributions towards Medical cover.
David Francis of Princetown, ex curator of the Dartmoor Prison museum.
Dave and Fifi Cooper, RRC photographer and RRC Race report.
Jayne Hartley and the Buckland in the Moor Village Café.
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Princetown, where the race starts and finishes, is constantly changing with new buildings being erected and others closing down. Competitors returning to Princetown for the Discovery race on Saturday 5th June 2010 who have been away for a couple of years or longer, will see many changes. As in 2009, the Changing Rooms and Bagage Room will be in the Methodist Church Hall, situated at the rear of Wesley House, on Tor Royal Lane. (See the Map of Princetown in the pre-race information pack).
The Lords Tea Rooms have been rebuilt and are now open
The derelict buildings opposite the Fox Tor Café have now been turned into an Arts and Crafts Centre
Any last minute changes to Race facilities will be sent to all competitors by email and phone.
A race, such as the Dartmoor Discovery could not be held without the help of many people and organisations and listed below are all the stalwarts who have assisted in the past and this year. Their help has been and always will be very much appreciated by the Race Committee.
The Plume of Feathers Inn and mine hosts, Keith Twitchett and Sarah Ruffles, Helen and Alan, plus all the marvellous staff and, of course, Pat Weir before her sad and untimely death in September 2009
The St. Austell Brewery Company Limited and their Marketing representative, Rose Capper
The Two Bridges Hotel and the Warm Welcome Group with special thanks to Michael Healing
Pixieland Gift Shop, Dartmeet and Keith Johnson
Brimpts Farm/Barn and Andy Bradford.
The Mayflower Crystal Glass Company and Andy and Julie Lennon and family.
Dairy Crest of Plymouth for supply of food and milk.
1st Call solutions of City Business Park, Plymouth for supply of bottled water.
Princetown Fire Brigade and their chief, Henry Melle
The Race Committee themselves, Barry and Sal Hopper, Fred Jenkins, Vic French, Mike Dorman, Glen D’Conceicao, Andy Grant, Alan Ryder and Angie Handforth
Dave Ryles of Instinctive Sports for the compilation of all the results. and brother Bob
Jim Bailey, Race Starter, Race Referee and Master of Ceremonies.
Wally Kelly, ex Race Director of the old Dartmoor Marathon, Race Starter before Jim Bailey
Mr Brian Druett, Mike, Bob and family ex Dartmoor Garage owners and staff.
The Governor of HM Prison Dartmoor for provision of course equipment storage.
The Old Police Station Café and Janet, Doug and Vera and staff.
The Dartmoor Radio Club who have manned relay and base stations all round the course since the inaugural race in 1998. They have also looked after the runners in lead and follow-up vehicles. Get well soon, Ron and Betty Middleton.
The St. John Ambulance Brigade and the British Cross.
The Submarine Trainees from HMS Raleigh and their C.O. Lt Paddy Beegan
Members of the following running clubs:
Instinctive Sports, Teignbridge Trotters, Erme Valley Harriers, Plymstock Road Runners,
10th Exeter Scouts.
Members of the Tavistock RAF Cadets and their Commanders, Flt/Lt Phil Newcombe and Flt/lt John Olver.
The St John Ambulance Cadets with Judy Smallshire.
All the masseurs from the City College, Plymouth and Liz Ryan
Barry Shotter and the ‘Shot in the Dark Disco’ and his PA Facilities.
Doctors Brian Thurston and Mike Burdon.
The Fox Tor Café and Samantha Rocky and Jamie.
All the members and staff of the High Moorland Action Group
Shirley Prinnett, partner Frank Russell and Roger Prinnett and their daughters, Collette, Alison, Victoria, Elizabeth and grandchildren Bethany and Megan. Ginni and David Crawley
Members of the Widecombe in the Moor Entertainment and Sports Committee, Peter Druett, Mark and Sharon Hutchins, Ian Mayhew and Geoff Partridge.
All the Timekeepers, Ian and Val Champion, Ed/Jen Gutteridge, Rob/Liz Gutteridge and Roger Lummis.
Kirsten Friedrich of Exeter, official race photographer.
The Road Runners Club of Great Britain for valuable contributions towards Medical cover.
David Francis of Princetown, ex curator of the Dartmoor Prison museum.
Dave and Fifi Cooper, RRC photographer and RRC Race report.
Jayne Hartley and the Buckland in the Moor Village Café.
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COURSE RECORDS
Men: Mike Feighan 3:36:18 2002
Lady: Adela Salt 4:02:36 2008
Men: Mike Feighan 3:36:18 2002
Lady: Adela Salt 4:02:36 2008
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David Tomlin, Teignbridge Trotters 2 x 3rd place and 2 x 4th place finishes.
"Climb the tors that tower and soar.
Traverse the moors where the rivers roar"
Traverse the moors where the rivers roar"
2010 Saturday 5th June