Hameldown Hammer
Widecombe in the Moor, United Kingdom • 27 Feb 2027
Hameldown Hammer
The Hameldown Hammer is a trail running event on 27 February 2027 that starts and finishes in the village of Widecombe in the Moor on Dartmoor. Races take place across upland moor and granite tors surrounding the Hameldown massif.
The event comprises multiple distances:
- Hameldown Ultra Hammer
- Hameldown Hammer Half Marathon
- Hameldown 7EVEN (route increased to eight miles since 2024)
Courses follow well defined grassy and rocky tracks, sometimes muddy, with occasional sections through forestry glades. Each distance includes a double ascent of the Hameldown Ridge. The half marathon features over 800 m of ascent. The 7EVEN has in excess of 450 m of ascent.
The half marathon and 7EVEN courses are fully marked and marshalled, with first aid available on course and at headquarters. The ultra is partially marked and requires some self navigation; GPX files and a map are available and ultra runners will be GPS tracked. The ultra has a maximum time limit of 8.5 hours with cutoffs enforced at aid stations.
All finishers receive bespoke event medals. Event t-shirts and other merchandise are available to purchase through the entry process and can be collected on race day. Runners must supply their own cup as part of a cupless policy. Dogs are not permitted with runners during the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.