Hanwell Hammering
Event overview
Hanwell Hammering is a trail running event held May 1-2, 2026 at Hanwell Recreation Park, Nature Park Drive, Hanwell, New Brunswick, Canada. The event includes a Friday evening 5 km race and a set of main races on Saturday. The event is a UTMB Index race and is the first UTMB Index race in New Brunswick. Awards are given for places one to three in each distance once the top finishers have completed their races. A kids run called the Hanwell Hotdog Hunt is held on Saturday for children ages 3 to 10 around the Community Centre.
Courses and distances
The main loop is about 5 km long with about 60 m of elevation gain. The loop includes rubberized sections, new single-track trail, and double-track trail.
- Plastic Hammer - 1 loop, ~5 km
- Rubber Hammer - 2 loops, ~10 km
- Wooden Hammer - 5 loops, ~25 km
- Iron Hammer - 10 loops, ~50 km
The Iron Hammer has a cut-off requiring completion of 5 loops (about 25 km) within five hours; participants who miss this will be marked DNF in the results.
Logistics and rules
Race kit pick up and bag drop are at the Hanwell Community Centre. Parking at the race site is limited; when full, parking is available at Hanwell Park Academy. Parking on Nature Park Drive is not allowed. The event is cup-less; participants must bring their own cup. One aid station at the start/finish provides water and nutrition. Washrooms are in the Community Centre and two porta potties are at the start/finish. First aid and massage services are available on Saturday. Dogs are not allowed. There are no refunds or deferrals and no race day registrations. A bib transfer option is available for a $2.50 transfer fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.