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Hameldown Hammer

Widecombe in the Moor, United Kingdom • 28 Feb 2026

Event details

Hameldown Hammer takes place on Saturday 28 February 2026 in Widecombe-In-The-Moor on Dartmoor. This is the 10th edition of the Hameldown Hammer event. Entries open 1 March 2025 and close 25 February 2026. The event is organised by OuterEdge Events.

Courses and race services

Available races:

  • Hameldown Ultra Hammer
  • Hameldown Hammer Half Marathon (half-marathon with over 800 m of ascent)
  • Hameldown 7EVEN (route increased to 8 miles, in excess of 450 m ascent)

All races start and finish in the village at the foot of the Hameldown massif. 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 Hammer Half and 7EVEN courses will be fully marked and marshalled; first aid is provided on course and at HQ. The Ultra will be partially marked and require some self-navigation; GPX files and a map will be available and Ultra runners will be GPS-tracked. The Ultra has an 8.5 hour maximum time limit with cut-offs at aid stations. Bespoke medals are given to all finishers. Event t-shirts and other merchandise are available to purchase via the online entry process. Runners may not bring dogs. The mandatory kit list requires participants to bring their own cup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Widecombe in the Moor

Race information

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