Hameldown Hammer
Widecombe in the Moor, United Kingdom • 28 Feb 2026
Hameldown Hammer
The Hameldown Hammer is a trail running event held in the Dartmoor National Park. All races start and finish in the village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor, at the foot of the Hameldown Ridge. This is the 10th anniversary edition of the event.
Participants can choose from three race distances:
- Hammer Ultra (Sledgehammer): A 30-mile ultra marathon.
- Hammer Half Marathon: A half marathon.
- Hammer 7EVEN: A long 10k race.
The routes are 98% trail, covering grassy, rocky, and sometimes muddy tracks, as well as forestry glades. All races feature a double ascent of the Hameldown Ridge. The half marathon and ultra routes offer views of the moor and granite tors.
The ultra distance has a maximum time limit of 8.5 hours, with several intermediate cut-off points. The half marathon has a 3.5-hour limit, and the 7EVEN has a 2.25-hour limit. Minimum age requirements apply: 16 for the 7EVEN, 17 for the half marathon, and 20 for the ultra.
A mandatory kit list includes trail shoes, a backpack, a whistle, a survival blanket, a waterproof jacket, a warm hat, gloves, and a mobile phone. Ultra participants must also carry waterproof leggings and a spare long-sleeve base layer. The event provides bespoke medals to all finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.