Hameldown Hammer

Widecombe in the Moor, United Kingdom • 28 Feb 2026

Hameldown Hammer : Saturday 28 February 2026

The event is organised by OuterEdge Events and is the 10th edition of the Hameldown Hammer. It starts and finishes in the village of Widecombe-In-The-Moor at the foot of the Hameldown massif on Dartmoor. Entries open 1 March 2025 and close 25 February 2026. Entry fees vary by race and membership status (examples: Ultra from £83/£85, Half from £46/£48, 7EVEN from £34/£36). Dogs are not permitted with runners. Bespoke event medals are provided to all finishers. First aid is available on course and at headquarters. Event merchandise and event t-shirts are available to purchase via the entry process.

Races, route and race services

  • Hameldown Hammer Half - half marathon distance with over 800 m of ascent.
  • Hameldown 7EVEN - route increased to 8 miles, with in excess of 450 m of ascent.
  • Hameldown Ultra - inaugural ultra using much of the original route with additional sections east, west and north.

Courses run on well-defined grassy and rocky tracks, sometimes muddy, with occasional forestry glades. All distances include a double ascent of the Hameldown Ridge. The Half and 7EVEN courses are fully marked and marshalled. The Ultra will be partially marked and partially self-navigation; GPX files and a map will be available and Ultra runners will be GPS-tracked. The Ultra has an enforced maximum time limit of 8.5 hours with aid station cut-offs. Bringing a personal cup is mandatory as the event operates a cupless policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 mi
Hameldown 7even
Hameldown Hammer Half
Hameldown Ultra Hammer
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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