Hardmoors 26.2: Wainstones
Chop Gate, United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2026
Hardmoors 26.2 Wainstones : Chop Gate (14 June 2026)
Hardmoors 26.2: Wainstones takes place on Sunday 14 June 2026 from Chop Gate Village Hall, Raisdale Road, Chop Gate (TS9 7JN). The event holds an ARC permit (26/0033) and offers circular trail courses that start and finish at the village hall.
- Marathon: 28 / 28.5 miles
- Half Marathon: 16.5 miles
- Trail 10k: 9.5 miles
Race information
Entry is limited (listed limit 350) and there are age minimums: Marathon 18+, Half Marathon 16+, 10k 10+. Time limits are 10 hours for the marathon, 6 hours for the half marathon, and 4 hours for the 10k. Total ascent is shown as 5600 / 3630 / 1600 (respectively for Marathon / Half / 10k).
The courses are not fully marked; downloadable route descriptions, maps and GPX files are provided and competitors must navigate themselves and carry printed maps/route descriptions. Mandatory kit is required for each distance and includes items such as a waterproof jacket with taped seams (marathon and half), hat and gloves (marathon and half), 500 ml fluid capacity, emergency survival bag, foil blanket and whistle. The event is cupless so participants should bring their own cup. Parking is included in the entry fee and an optional T-shirt is available for £10. Prize categories cover male, female, veteran age groups and a non-binary category. No dogs are allowed and the event policy states no refunds and no deferrals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.