Hameldown Hammer

Hameldown Hammer

Hameldown Hammer is a trail running event on Dartmoor featuring two waymarked and marshalled race distances that include steep climbs and ridge running. The courses follow grassy, rocky and sometimes muddy tracks with occasional sections through forestry glades.

Distances

• Hameldown Hammer Half Marathon, over 800 m ascent
• Hameldown 7EVEN, 8 miles, over 450 m ascent

Both distances include a double ascent of the Hameldown Ridge. Since 2024 the 7EVEN route has been increased to 8 miles. The races start and finish in the village of Widecombe-In-The-Moor at the foot of the Hameldown massif and pass through granite landscapes with open views of the moor and tors.

The courses are fully marked and marshalled, with first aid provided on course and at the event headquarters. All finishers receive bespoke event medals. Bespoke event t-shirts and other OuterEdge merchandise are available to purchase via the event entry process and collected on race day. Dogs are not permitted with runners during the race. The event operates a cupless policy to reduce single-use plastic; bringing a personal cup is listed on the mandatory kit list. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Events nearby