Dart the Dart 2023
May 20 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
£40.00
DART THE DART FOODIE FUN TRAIL
Saturday, 20th May 2023 8:30 am – 4:00 pm From Totnes Steamer Quay TQ9 5AL to Dartmouth Coronation Park. Tickets £40.00 per person.
Along the way all of our runners and walkers will sample various culinary delights and take on board liquid refreshments at a host of different venues, all whilst wearing fancy dress.
Dart The Dart timetable of stops
This event is designed to be purely for fun and and to raise vital funds for the Dartmouth Food Festival and Community Projects. It is most certainly not a race. The distance is around 13 miles or so and will be tough in places but the views and scenery will be spectacular and the camaraderie and support will make it all worth it!!
EVENT INFORMATION
START TIME:
You will find your name and allocated start time on the letter you will receive two weeks prior to the event: or contact office@dartmouthfoodfestival.com
- Please make a note of your start time; and
- To aid the smooth running of the event, we ask you to stick to the time allocated
CANCELLATIONS:
If you are no longer able to take part, please email office@dartmouthfoodfestival.com Unfortunately there will be no refunds for cancellations unless we have to call off the event for reasons beyond our control.
CUT-OFF AT DITTISHAM:
An official backmarker will sweep the course, reaching Dittisham no later than 14:30 and Dartmouth no later than 15:45. Participants who fall behind the official backmarker risk arriving at food/drink stations to find them closed; be warned!
On the other hand, please be aware that participants are not expected to arrive in Dittisham before 11.30am and risk arriving at the food stops at Beacon Hill, Old Mill Creek before they open.
RETIRING FROM THE EVENT:
If you are injured and/or retire from the event at any point, please notify us as soon as is practically possible.
Please telephone: +44 7974 739623
There will be professional first-aid available should you require assistance.
REGISTRATION
This year’s event starts at The Riverside Café, Steamer Quay Totnes TQ9 5AL. Please arrive no more than 30 minutes before your allocated start time to sign in with our registration team and collect your wristband. You will be able to collect the first of the day’s delicious food tasters before crossing the start line. Our registration desk will be open outside the café from 8.30am.
PARKING AT THE START:
There is parking at Steamer Quay Steamer Quay – RingGo 3493 TQ9 5AL and in other public car parks in Totnes. Find more info on bus timetables here
Stagecoach Bus 92: Bus times for 2023
BAG DROP:
Participants may leave one *small* bag at the start which we will transport to the finish in Coronation Park. Please note bags will not be available for collection before 12.30pm in Dartmouth. A tag will be provided and must be attached to your bag and it will match your number (only one per participant).
Important: Please note that whilst every care will be taken, Dartmouth Food Festival cannot take any liability for the security of the bag or its contents – participants make use of this service at their own risk
COURSE:
The route will be marked on the day with ribbon and flour making it very easy to follow. Participants will be able to photograph a list of all Food and Drink Stops on the route when they register at the start.
Dart the Dart 2023 – Route Maps
A gentle reminder to respect the country code and close all gates after you and do not drop any litter
ESSENTIAL KIT:
Please bring your own water bottle or hydration system
There will be plenty of places to fill up with water enroute but in an effort to do our bit for the planet we will not be providing plastic cups.
RECOMMENDED KIT:
- Trail shoes – most of the course is off-road along possibly wet and muddy
- Waterproof Jacket
- Basic first aid kit – (blister) plasters; antiseptic wipes; 1 x wound dressing
- Mobile Phone
- Hat, cap or Buff; depending upon rain, sun or blizzard!
- Emergency money
FANCY DRESS:
Don’t forget the theme for 2023 is COASTAL recognising Englands Coast’s ‘Year of the Coast’, supporting local and national tourism.
DOGS:
Well behaved dogs are welcome on the course but must be kept on leads at all times
FINISH:
Follow the signs along the North embankment to the marked finish line on Coronation Park, Dartmouth
North Embankment TQ6 9PQ
Important – without your wristband, you will NOT gain access to BRNC
Prizes will be awarded at the finish line and you will also receive a Goody Bag.
Special prizes will be awarded for:
- Best Fancy Dress Costume
- Best Team Fancy Dress
It may not be possible to announce the award winners on the day. If this is the case, winners will be notified as soon as possible post-event.
PARKING IN DARTMOUTH:
Limited paid parking is available near the finish at Mayor’s Avenue car park in Dartmouth town centre. There is plenty more parking available at the Park and Ride next to the Leisure Centre on the approach to Dartmouth. https://www.southhams.gov.uk/article/3066/Dartmouth-Park-and-Ride
SOCIAL MEDIA:
If you’re a social media aficionado we would be delighted if you could send live updates from the course:
Tag your posts for Facebook and Instagram @dartmouthfoodfestival
For Twitter @ DartFoodFest and @dartthedart and please use hashtag: #dartthedart23
If Facebook is more your thing, you can post to our page http://www.facebook.com/dartmouthfoodfestival
SPECTATOR HIGHLIGHTS:
The Dart the Dart is a great event and a lovely way for your friends and family to cheer you on if they visit to any of the participating pubs and cafés along the route on Saturday 20th May 2023. Encourage them to come out and enjoy the atmosphere and toast you as you pass by!
Just in case: FAQ’s
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS!
Thank you to: Dartmouth Steam Railway!
Runners may travel from Dartmouth to Totnes on 20th May, the Boat will leave Dartmouth at 08:30 and arrive at Totnes around 10:00 that day. Show your confirmation of entry and gain £5 single fare per person.
