Hardmoors 26.2: Goathland

Hardmoors 26.2: Goathland

Hardmoors 26.2: Goathland is one event in a series of six trail marathons based in locations across the North York Moors and the Cleveland Heritage Coastline. The event uses circular courses that are not marked on the ground; competitors must carry the provided map and race route description and navigate the course themselves.

Distances available:

• Trail Marathon - 27.5 miles, 4800 ft ascent
• Half Marathon - distance not stated
• Trail 10k - 10 kilometres

Age requirements are set relative to the event date: Trail Marathon entrants must be 18 years or older, Half Marathon entrants 16 years or older, and Trail 10k entrants 10 years or older. Time limits apply: nine hours for the Trail Marathon, six hours for the Half Marathon, and four hours for the 10k.

The event is based at Goathland Village Hall, The Common, Goathland, Whitby YO22 5JS. Entries open 23 November 2025 and close 23 October 2026. Entry fees listed for participants include Marathon £49 attached or £51 unattached, Half Marathon £36 attached or £38 unattached, and 10k £28 attached or £30 unattached. Entries recorded so far are 49 participants.

Because the event takes place in winter conditions, competitors must carry mandatory kit including a waterproof jacket with taped seams, hat, gloves, whistle, spare long sleeved top, 500ml of water or sports drink, printed map and route description, head torch or torch for full marathon runners, a survival bag and foil blanket, and means to attach a race bib. Failure to carry mandatory kit for the full duration of the event will result in disqualification. Dogs are not permitted. An optional refund cover is offered for purchase. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.