Hameldown Hammer
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Hameldown Hammer
The Hameldown Hammer takes place on 28 February 2026 on Dartmoor, starting and finishing in the village of Widecombe in the Moor at the foot of the Hameldown ridge. The event includes a half marathon, the Hameldown 7EVEN and an inaugural Ultra Hammer.
The courses run across grassy and rocky trails with occasional muddy sections and sections through forestry glades. Each distance includes a double ascent of the Hameldown ridge. Reported ascent figures are over 800 m for the half marathon and in excess of 450 m for the 7EVEN; the Ultra route follows much of the original Hammer course with additional sections to the east, west and north.
- Hameldown Ultra Hammer inaugural ultra with partial self navigation
- Hameldown Hammer Half half marathon with over 800 m ascent
- Hameldown 7EVEN route increased to 8 miles with over 450 m ascent
The half and 7EVEN courses are fully marked and marshalled, with first aid available on course and at headquarters. The Ultra will be partially marked and will require self navigation; GPX files and a map are provided and Ultra runners will be GPS tracked. There is an 8.5 hour maximum time limit for the Ultra with cut offs at aid stations.
All finishers receive bespoke event medals. Event t shirts and other merchandise are available to purchase via the entry process. Dogs are not permitted with runners and the event operates a cupless policy so runners must carry their own cup as stated on the kit list. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
