Hameldown Hammer
Widecombe in the Moor, United Kingdom • 28 Feb 2026
Hameldown Hammer : event overview
The event takes place on 28 February 2026 in Widecombe-in-the-Moor on Dartmoor. It is organised by OuterEdge Events and starts and finishes in the village at the foot of the Hameldown massif. The trails run through granite landscapes and open moorland.
- Hameldown Hammer - Half Marathon; 10th edition; over 800 m ascent
- Hameldown 7EVEN - 8 miles; 9th edition; in excess of 450 m ascent
- Hammer Ultra - inaugural ultra; extends across east, west and north moorland
Course, safety, entries and kit
The courses use well-defined grassy, rocky and sometimes muddy tracks with occasional forestry sections. Each distance includes a double ascent of the Hameldown ridge. The Half and 7EVEN courses are fully marked and marshalled; first aid is provided on course and at headquarters. The Ultra is 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 strict 8.5-hour maximum time limit with cut-offs at aid stations.
Entries open 1 March 2025 and close 25 February 2026. Entry fees vary by race and UKA membership. Bespoke medals are awarded to finishers. Event t-shirts and other merchandise are available to purchase. Dogs are not permitted with runners. Participants must bring their own cup as part of the mandatory kit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.