Hameldown Hammer

Widecombe in the Moor, United Kingdom • 28 Feb 2026

Hameldown Hammer is OuterEdge Events’ Dartmoor trail-running event held in Widecombe-In-The-Moor. The programme includes three races: the Hameldown Hammer Half-Marathon, the Hameldown 7EVEN (now 8 miles), and the inaugural Hameldown Ultra Hammer. The Half-Marathon features over 800 metres of ascent on well-defined grassy, rocky and sometimes muddy tracks, with a double ascent of the Hameldown Ridge and sweeping Moor views.

The 7EVEN offers more than 450 metres of ascent with the same ridge challenge. The Ultra is longer, partially marked and self-navigated, with GPX/map access and GPS-tracking, and an 8.5-hour time limit. Shorter races are fully marked and marshalled; cupless kit-list; no dogs; finishers receive bespoke medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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