Tavy 7

Tavistock AC’s long-standing 7-mile road race on its third course since it was started in the late 1980s. It is now held on Dartmoor on an undulating but fantastically scenic course in late October. It starts at Plaster Down on the western edge of Dartmoor and goes past Pew Tor and the hamlet of Sampford Spiney on its 7-mile route. There is also a 1.5-mile fun run and the whole event is a really nice friendly, family race morning.

The Tavy 7 – Sunday 27th October 2019, 11:00 am

We are delighted to welcome again our brilliant sponsors Mansbridge Balment and Hansford Bell.

Run Britain Race Detail – HERE

Race Overview

Course map Tavy 7 Map.

Course measurement certificate T7

This does give you a very general guide to the course so you may wish to study this on an OS map or one of the online maps of the area.

Race day instructions

Up to date instruction will appear here in nearer the event and will provide a comprehensive guide to the day including information about getting to the race, parking and number collection.

Just to be clear, numbers are to be collected on the day of the race. They will not be sent out in advance.

If you have entered but are unable to run then you can exchange your number. If you can find a substitute then contact the entries secretary by email (see below) and provide the essential details about the new runner (name, club, age/date of birth).

Fun Run

There will be a fun run whilst the Tavy 7 race takes place. The fun run is 1.75m approx for years 5 & 6 and above. There is a slightly shorter option for younger runners (years 3 & 4) of just under a mile.

Unlike the main race which takes place on tarmac, the fun run takes place on moorland – which is short grass, but maybe wet and a little muddy.

If your child is under 5 they must be accompanied by an adult.

Entries, which cost £3 are only taken on the day (entries close at 10.45am) and the race starts at 11.05 prompt, just after the main race has started. All finishers will receive a medal, there is no race timing and no individual prizes, its a fun run!