Hameldown Hammer
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Hameldown Hammer
The Hameldown Hammer is a trail running event on Dartmoor, held on 28 February 2026 and organised by OuterEdge Events. Races start and finish in the village of Widecombe-In-The-Moor at the foot of the Hameldown massif. This edition includes the 10th running of the Half-Marathon, the 9th running of the Hameldown 7EVEN, and the inaugural Ultra Hammer.
Race details
- Hameldown Half-Marathon
- Hameldown 7EVEN - 8 miles
- Hameldown Ultra
The Half-Marathon route includes over 800 m of total ascent. The 7EVEN route has in excess of 450 m of ascent and includes a double ascent of the Hameldown ridge; the Half-Marathon and Ultra also include a double ascent of the ridge. Trails are described as grassy, rocky and sometimes muddy, with occasional forestry glades.
The Half-Marathon and 7EVEN courses will be fully marked and marshalled, with first aid on course and at headquarters. The Ultra will be partially marked and partly self-navigation; GPX files and a map will be available and Ultra runners will be GPS-tracked. The Ultra has a maximum time limit of 8.5 hours with cut-offs at aid stations.
Finishers receive bespoke event medals. Event apparel and merchandise are available to purchase through the entry process. Dogs are not permitted with runners during the race. Entries open 1 March 2025 and close 25 February 2026; entry fees vary by race and membership status. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
