Burrator Horseshoe and Sheepstor Challenge
The Burrator Horseshoe and Sheepstor Challenge take place on 20 June 2026 alongside the Meavy Oak Fair. The event is organised by South West Fell Runners with support from local clubs and Meavy parish; funds raised support local parish charities.
The main course is a moorland fell run from Meavy across Dartmoor. The route passes Burrator Reservoir, Sheepstor Dam, Sheepstor summit (369 m), Gutter Tor summit (357 m) and Ringmoor Down, and finishes on the village green after a ford crossing. A route change provides a new cut through from Sheepstor Dam to the stile opposite the track to Sheepstor.
Distances
- Burrator Horseshoe, about 6 miles, moorland route across Dartmoor
- Sheepstor Challenge, about 4 miles, out to first rise then return
- Junior races for U10, U12, U14 and U16; minimum junior age 8
The Horseshoe is a running race with a 35 minute cut off at the first rise of Sheepstor; U18 athletes may use the Sheepstor Challenge and U20 may compete with seniors. The event is held under Fell Runners Association rules and licence. Entry is limited to 250 competitors.
Race start times
Junior races - Marchants Cross 2:40; Burrator Horseshoe at 3:20 Village green; Sheepstor Challenge at 3:25 village green. Be there 5 mins ahead for briefings and count.
Parking and Registration
Parking for runners is best at East end (Burrator end) of village. Registration will be back in or near the village hall. Please arrive early as the fair gets busy from 1pm.
The race is held under Fell Runners Association rules and licence. Race entry is £8.50 plus a 50p booking fee, for the HorseShoe, £5.00 plus booking fee, for the Sheepstor Challenge and £2.00 for junior entries. The website should be live from April 19th to June 17th.
There are awards for the normal age groups plus a trophy for the first club team (4 male and 4 female finishers). Award presentation for seniors at 16:45 on the village green.
The run will be limited to a maximum of 250 competitors and there is a minimum age limit: you must be 18 or older.