How far is the Hameldown Hammer?

The Hameldown Hammer offers 2 distances: Hammer Half Marathon (21.1 km / 13.1 miles), Hammer 7EVEN (11.3 km / 7.0 miles).

How much climbing is in the Hameldown Hammer?

The Hammer Half Marathon has 800 m of ascent. The Hammer 7EVEN has 450 m of ascent.

Is the Hameldown Hammer course marked?

Yes, the course is marked. Navigation skills are not required.

What are the cut-offs for the Hameldown Hammer?

Overall time limits — Hammer Half Marathon: 3h 30m, Hammer 7EVEN: 2h 15m.

When is the next Hameldown Hammer?

Sat, 27 Feb 2027, 10:00. Not open yet.

OuterEdge Events Hameldown Hammer

Widecombe-in-the-MoorSat, 27 Feb 2027

Trail half and 'long 10k' from Widecombe with a double climb of Hameldown

Distance	Ascent	Per km
21.1 km Hammer Half Marathon	800 m	38 m
11.3 km Hammer 7EVEN	450 m	40 m

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3h 30m cut-off, which needs 9:57/km

starts 10:00

What you’re in for

Both races start and finish in Widecombe-in-the-Moor and climb the Hameldown ridge twice, among some of Dartmoor's best-known tors. The Hammer Half runs clockwise with over 800m of ascent, and the organiser describes it as 98% trail on grassy, rocky and often muddy tracks plus some forestry. The 7EVEN runs the loop anticlockwise with more than 450m of climb. Both courses are fully marked and marshalled. The Half has a 3.5-hour limit and a cut-off at Natsworthy Gate around 9 miles; the 7EVEN allows 2.25 hours. Carry the mandatory kit, including a waterproof, a foil blanket and a cup, because the aid stations are cupless. Minimum ages are 17 for the Half and 16 for the 7EVEN.

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Common questions

: The Hameldown Hammer offers 2 distances: Hammer Half Marathon (21.1 km / 13.1 miles), Hammer 7EVEN (11.3 km / 7.0 miles).
: The Hammer Half Marathon has 800 m of ascent. The Hammer 7EVEN has 450 m of ascent.
: Not graded yet. A TRP grade is worked out from distance and climb measured off the course file, and there isn't one for the Hameldown Hammer yet.
: Yes, the course is marked. Navigation skills are not required.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Hameldown Hammer. OuterEdge Events confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: Overall time limits — Hammer Half Marathon: 3h 30m, Hammer 7EVEN: 2h 15m.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Hameldown Hammer. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the OuterEdge Events race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Not yet — we don't hold a course file for the Hameldown Hammer. Some organisers only send the GPX to entrants. If we get one, it goes up free, with no sign-up.
: Sat, 27 Feb 2027, 10:00. Not open yet.