Hanwell Hammering

Hanwell Hammering : May 1 and 2, 2026

The event takes place at Hanwell Recreation Park, Nature Park Drive, Hanwell, NB. It runs across the weekend with a short trail event on Friday and multiple looped distances on Saturday.

The main loop is about 5 kilometres long with roughly 60 metres of elevation gain. The course includes rubberized sections, newly added single-track trails and double-track trails. For 2026, chip timing will be used for the Saturday events and an additional single-track trail has been added.

Distances offered:

• The Plastic Hammer : 1 loop, about 5 km
• The Rubber Hammer : 2 loops, about 10 km
• The Wooden Hammer : 5 loops, about 25 km
• The Iron Hammer : 10 loops, about 50 km

The Iron Hammer has a cut-off: participants must complete 5 loops (25 km) within the allowed time or receive a DNF in the results. The race holds a UTMB Index classification and is the first such race in New Brunswick.

Logistics and services include race kit pick up and bag drop at the Community Centre, one aid station at the start/finish providing water and nutrition, washrooms at the Community Centre plus two porta potties, Saturday first aid, showers and student massage after races. Parking at the site is limited; when full, park at Hanwell Park Academy. The event is cup-less so participants should bring their own cup. There are no race day registrations, no refunds or deferrals, and a brief transfer option opens if the race sells out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.