Hardmoors 26.2: Roseberry

Event Overview

The Hardmoors 26.2 Roseberry Trail Races take place in the North York Moors, starting and finishing at the Sea Cadets Hall in Guisborough. This event is part of the Hardmoors 26.2 series and offers three distinct distances over hilly terrain.

Participants can choose from the following distances:

• Trail Marathon: approximately 30 miles with 4850 feet of ascent.
• Half Marathon: approximately 14.5 miles with 3200 feet of ascent.
• 10k: approximately 9 miles with 1600 feet of ascent.

Navigation and Environment

The routes are not taped or signed. It is the responsibility of each runner to navigate using provided maps and route descriptions. The course covers exposed areas, and the marathon route reaches the highest points of the North York Moors.

Equipment and Requirements

A mandatory kit must be carried by all participants in all distances. This includes a waterproof jacket with taped seams, hat, gloves, a spare long-sleeved base layer, a whistle, an emergency survival bag, a foil blanket, and at least 500ml of liquid. Marathon runners must also carry a headtorch. As a cupless event, runners are required to bring their own cups for refreshments at checkpoints and the finish line.

Logistics

Registration takes place at the Sea Cadets Hall in Guisborough. Parking at the venue is restricted to race marshals; however, public car parks are available nearby. Entries typically close three weeks prior to the event date. No dogs are permitted to participate in the races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.