11 Tors challenge

We’re back with a new challenge on Saturday 19th of September 2026!

The 11 Tors Challenge is a community-driven walking event across the striking landscape of Dartmoor, organised and run by us, the volunteers of Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Tavistock. Designed to be inclusive and enjoyable for all levels of walkers, from families to seasoned adventurers, the event offers a chance to explore some of the moor’s most beautiful and remote areas in a safe, well-supported environment. It’s more than just a walk—it’s a celebration of Dartmoor, a fundraiser for vital local services, and a fantastic day out in one of the UK’s most iconic wild spaces.

This years distances*:

• The Main Event (~11 miles)
• A shorter 5 mile ‘Mini Explorers’ walk
• The returning ‘Marathon distance’ which is slightly over a half marathon distance at around ~16 miles (for the more experienced hill runners, covering areas which will be unmanned by DSRT personnel)

This year’s price also includes a £2 donation per person to the Donate for Dartmoor fund, which helps Dartmoor National park maintain the stunning landscape we all enjoy!

• £17 per adult
• £7 per child (under 18s must register with an over 18 in their group)  

Did you know, if every participant raised an additional £20 sponsorship, we could raise an extra £10,000?! It’s not compulsory, but if you would consider raising sponsorship, we would really appreciate it. Please download a sponsorship form below and then bring it with you to the event, or post it and the money to us as soon as you can afterwards. You could also set up a Just Giving page for the event.

As always we have a new design for this year’s Event T-shirts! T-shirts will be available to order at the point of booking tickets. If you need to purchase a T-shirt separately then email the team on 11tors@dsrt-tavistock.org.uk. Please include quantity and size and we will get in touch!

Registration

Register online through the links below. Hurry though, as numbers are limited and registration closes on August 31st 2026**
There are staggered start times; this is in order to spread out the crowds, both on arrival to Princetown, and along the route itself. Please make a note of your start time. Entries can be booked through Ticket Source, please remember to add your donation for the event in the donate section when booking. To book, please click on the link below:

If you have any questions or need help with anything please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team by email on 11tors@dsrt-tavistock.org.uk

*All routes will be over rough terrain so unsuitable for pushchairs, and a basic level of navigation will be required to make your around the checkpoints
**Bookings will close earlier if we reach capacity

Terms and conditions:
1) Entry donations for your chosen event are non-refundable
2) All under 18s must have a team member who is over 18 participating with them, unless prior agreement with the organisers
3) A mobile phone number will be required which can be used on the day to contact teams in case of an emergency. This will not be stored after the event
4) The event is challenging, including off road sections and unpredictable weather. The responsibility will fall onto each participant to ensure that they are physically fit enough and well prepared for the event including carrying the correct kit as suggested here: https://www.adventuresmart.uk/hill-walking-kit-list/

5) Due to the terrain, buggies, rollerblades and wheelchairs will unfortunately not be permitted
6) All participants confirm that they are happy for their names and any footage of photographs taken during their participation to be used to publicise the event in future years on our social media channels and website
7) Registration closure date is set at 31/8/26. However, if spaces fill up prior to this date, registration will automatically close
8) The event will begin at 9:00 on 19/9/26, and continue until the last registration time slot has passed
9) There will be a cut off time of 16:30. Each checkpoint will have its own cut off point, whereby if you pass that checkpoint past the cutoff then you will not finish by 16:30. In this event, you will have 2 choices:

• DSRT Personnel will be able to assist in directing you to the quickest route back to the RV of Princetown
• You continue the route but no longer as part of the DSRT Tavistock 11 Tors Challenge event.

10) Well behaved dogs are permitted. You are responsible for your dog at all times and will ensure they are under control
11) Event officials reserve the right to delay, cancel, or suspend the event in accordance with emergency protocol on severe emergencies and/or weather warnings. The weather warnings procedure is as follows:

• a. Yellow weather warning – participants emailed and advised to ensure they have adequate protection (eg, coat/warm layers/sun protection)
• b. Amber weather warning – Half Marathon distance will be cancelled, and a decision will be made whether to alter or reduce distance on the other two routes. Half Marathon distance participants will be emailed and phoned, and it will be shared on social media
• c. Red weather warning – all routes cancelled. Participants will be emailed and it will be shared on social media. Event officials will be at the start point on the day to inform any arrivals of the cancellation