HAMELDOWN HAMMER HALF MARATHON / ULTRA HAMMER & 7EVEN
Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 8:00 am
Widecombe in the Moor, Widecombe in the Moor
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Take on this hilly trail half marathon to tackle over 750m of ascent or take on the 7EVEN (8 miler) for 300m of ascent. Each race offers fantastic views in the most iconic of Dartmoor landscapes. Come and tackle the HAMMER trails to earn your bespoke finisher's medal.
** New for 2026, The HAMMER ULTRA! Celebrating the 10th edition of the event .. same Hammer experience, but for longer!
Hammer Half Marathon, 7EVEN 10K and Hammer Ultra
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Sat, Feb 28, 2026
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Widecombe in the Moor, United Kingdom
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Location
Widecombe in the Moor, Newton Abbot TQ13, UK
Start times
Hammer Half Marathon: 10:00 AM7EVEN 10K: 10:30 AMHammer Ultra: 8:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for HAMELDOWN HAMMER HALF MARATHON / ULTRA HAMMER & 7EVEN
Hammer Half Marathon
13.1mi
£53 - £55
7EVEN 10K
10km
£40 - £42
Hammer Ultra
50km
£88 - £90
Hammer Half Marathon
13.1mi
£53 - £55
7EVEN 10K
10km
£40 - £42
Hammer Ultra
50km
£88 - £90
Route information
Starting from the village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor at the foot of the Hameldown 'massif'. All routes rise high and steep. They afford spectacular views of the Moor and Tors, with some of the best trail running Dartmoor has to offer.
Hameldown Hammer
This half marathon route is challenging, and not for the faint-hearted. With a 98% trail course and a total ascent of 700m, this event is designed to be a test of endurance.
The course will take runners across grassy, rocky, and sometimes muddy tracks. The biggest challenge of the course comes in the form of the double ascent of the Hameldown Ridge.
Hameldown 7EVEN (H8)
This 'Very Long 10k' route, while not as long as the half marathon, still features 350m of ascent and the same tricky double ascent of the Hameldown Ridge. Your legs will definitely be feeling the burn throughout this race.
ULTRA HAMMER
Almost 30 miles of pure Dartmoor grit, mud and tors, with over 1500m of ascent.
A new edition to the Hammer House of Trail races, to celebrate the 10th edition of the event.
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What's included
- Bespoke Finisher's medal
- Bespoke Dartmoor-hewn trophies to podium places
- Bespoke event T-shirt available to purchase
- Well-stocked aid stations
- Fully marked and marshalled course (partially marked for the ULTRA)
- Professional medical cover
- Great craic!
- Great atmosphere!
How to get there
Widecombe in the Moor, Newton Abbot TQ13, UK
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The race starts at the foot of the Hameldown 'massif', surrounded by some of Dartmoor's iconic granite tors.
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08:00 Ultra start
10:00 Hameldown Hammer Half Marathon start
10:30 7EVEN start
*Please arrive in plenty of time to warm up and prepare for the race.
** parking is very tight in Widecombe so PLEASE car-share where possible
Age Requirements
- Half Marathon: Entrants must be 17 years or older to participate
- 10k: Entrants must be 16 years of age or older to participate
FAQs
Can I bring my dog to the Hameldown Hammer & 7EVEN?
Dogs will not be permitted on race day.
What kind of terrain is the Hameldown Hammer & 7EVEN?
The course takes runners along rocky, muddy, and grassy routes, as well as through forests and glades.
Is the Hameldown Hammer & 7EVEN route the same as previous years?
The route while the same, will be run in the opposite direction to give the event a new spin on a classic.
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33 Broadwick St, London W1F 0DQ
Reg number 10083277
