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Hameldown Hammer

Widecombe in the Moor, United Kingdom • 28 Feb 2026

The Hameldown Hammer is a premier trail running event held in Widecombe-In-The-Moor, Dartmoor, featuring three race distances: the Half Marathon, the 7EVEN (an 8-mile challenging route), and the inaugural Ultra Hammer. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the event showcases Dartmoor's rugged granite landscapes with well-marked, grassy, rocky, and occasionally muddy trails. Each course includes a demanding double ascent of the Hameldown Ridge, offering spectacular moor and tors views. The Ultra Hammer extends beyond the original route, covering iconic moorland tors with partial self-navigation. The event emphasizes sustainability, requiring runners to bring their own cups, and provides bespoke medals and merchandise. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Widecombe in the Moor

Race information

Website Registration
13 mi
800 m+
Hammer Half Marathon
8 mi
450 m+
Hameldown 7even (8 Miles)
Hammer Ultra
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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