Marilyn Meldon Madness - Saturday May 17th – 13:00 Junior 14:00 Senior

Marilyn's Meldon Madness - in memory of Marilyn Cooper.

Part of the Dartmoor Fell Race Series 2025

This race will take you to the highest point in the south of England. The 1,362ft ascent is tough enough to challenge any off-road runner but, at just five miles, it offers a rare opportunity for anyone to try their first fell race. The route is beautiful with stunning views over the county from Yes Tor and High Willhays (the highest point) before a welcome descent to Black Tor and down Homerton Hill to the finish at Meldon reservoir.

There are a number of compulsory checkpoints at which all runners MUST give their number to the stewards. Due to difficulty of marking the course accurately, self-navigation is required by all runners.

The race is licensed by the Fell Runners Association. This years Race Licence Number is 2025-9325.  Whilst there is no mandatory kit requirement if the weather is looking bad then a whistle, raincoat and hat is advisable. The race is self navigating so you may also want to carry a map and compass if not familiar with the course.

Race Headquarters is at Meldon dam pay and display car park (nr Okehampton grid ref: SX 561 917). The start and finish is a short walk to the other side of the dam. 

Meldon Car Park

Junior race - entry on the day at £1.  Starts 1300 Entry Opens 12.15 - Closes 12.50 at Race HQ (Meldon Car Park) Bring completed FRA Junior Entry From and Parental Consent Form.  Links on ORC website.

Jnrs over 17 can run with Seniors if they are happy with the distance. Enter on the day, fee remains £1.

Minimum age for Jnrs race is 8yrs.

Start same route as seniors but turn and head back on same route. We will run a 2km and 4km option in keeping with distance limits for age groups as follows.

U11 will run 2km and turn at 1km where a marshal will hold a BLUE marker. They will have a BLUE mark on their race numbers (marked with permanent marker at registration)

U15 will run 4km and turn at 2km (at the range marker) where a marshal will be positioned. They will have RED mark on their race numbers

The event is supported by North Dartmoor Search and Rescue who will be present to assist injured runners if required. Please consider donating to their vital work.

With thanks to Dartmoor National Park.

Results will count towards the Dartmoor Fell Race Series