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 challenging races: the Hammer Half Marathon, the 7EVEN (an 8-mile race), and the inaugural Ultra Hammer. The courses traverse rugged Dartmoor terrain with grassy, rocky, and occasionally muddy trails, including a notable double ascent of the Hameldown Ridge. The Ultra Hammer extends across iconic moorland tors with partial self-navigation. Runners enjoy spectacular views and significant elevation gains—over 800m in the half marathon and 450m in the 7EVEN. The event emphasizes environmental care, requiring runners to bring their own cups, and offers bespoke medals and merchandise. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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