ROAD SPORTIVE: 110 miles/177 km, 64 miles/103 km, 35 miles/57 km

Moor to Sea

May 9, 2026
from 7:30 am

Which race? See below..

Overview

Moor to Sea Sportive has run since 2012 and is back for 2026. After three consecutive years of shocking weather at the start of October, we’ve moved it to an earlier May date which should ensure better conditions.

There’s a choice of three routes: The Inspire (short) route is 36 miles (57 km) with approximately 2,444 ft (745 m) of ascent. The Challenge (medium) distance route covers  64 miles (103 km) with approximately 5,600 ft (1,700 m) of ascent. Or there’s the Extreme (long) route which covers 110 miles (177 km) with around 10,000 ft (3,000 m) of ascent including gradients up to 20%. Be warned, all three routes finish with quite a tough climb. If the pros were racing it, it would be a ‘puncheur’s’ course for the likes of Julian Allaphillippe or Philippe Gilbert in his pomp.

We award gold, silver & bronze medals based on finishing times. Check the 2025 Medal times here

The Extreme & Challenge routes also include a KoM / QoM Segment Challenge on the iconic Haytor Hill Climb.

Still not tough enough for you? Check out the Dartmoor Legend which takes place on the same day with the same start & finish & is 200 miles!

 

What you get

  • Professional chip timing
  • Finishers medals for all with medal times.
  • Quality event t-shirts
  • Professional event photographs*
  • Signed & marshalled routes
  • GPX files & detailed route descriptions
  • Event HQ (toilets, free parking, food)
  • Feed stations
  • Public liability insurance
  • Professional First Aid
  • Bike & rider recovery service
  • Post ride massage service
  • Bike wash facilities

* photos free with Sportiva Events logo at social media resolution. Hi-res downloads with no watermark & prints are available for an additional charge

RACE STATS

Extreme Route

DISTANCE
1 lap of 110 miles / 177 K
Total Ascent: 9900 ft / 3000 M
AGE 16+
Start Time: from 7.30 am

Challenge Route

DISTANCE
1 lap of 64 miles / 103 K
Total Ascent: 5600 ft / 1700 M
AGE 12+ (children under 15 must be accompanied)
Start Time: from 7.30 am

Inspire Route

DISTANCE
1 lap of 36 miles / 57 K
Total Ascent: 2444 ft / 745 M
AGE 11+ (children under 15 must be accompanied)
Start Time: from 7.30 am

Dartmoor Legend

DISTANCE
1 lap of 200 miles / 320 K
Total Ascent: 18000 ft / 5,500 M
Start Time: 05:00 am
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EVENT INFORMATION

Parking

There’s plenty of free parking at the Racecourse included with your entry.

Directions

By Car: Exeter Racecourse is situated just 5 miles on from the end of the M5 southbound, along the A38 (Exeter to Plymouth). The racecourse is situated at the top of Haldon Hill and is clearly signposted from all directions. Once you have arrived, you will find ample free parking just a short walk from the main entrance. (Use EX6 7XS as the sat nav friendly postcode with which to find us.)

Navigation

This route is fully marked with arrows. That said we strongly recommend you also download the route to your Garmin or other device. This will keep you on course if some of the arrows get tampered with.

Read our article Read our Navigating with GPX article for more information.

For the full list of Cycling Events we organise see sportivaevents.co.uk/cycling-events.

 

ROUTE MAPS

DOWNLOADS & LINKS

LOCATION

Exeter Race Course, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XS

Event Gallery

Great ride, thanks for all the hard work put into it ?
Karen Wills

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