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Hardmoors 26.2: Wainstones

Chop Gate, United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2026

Hardmoors 26.2: Wainstones is a circular trail marathon from Chop Gate Village Hall in North Yorkshire, part of the Hardmoors 26.2 Series of six challenging trail marathons in the North York Moors. Distances offered are a Trail Marathon around 28 miles, a Half Marathon about 16.5 miles, and a Trail 10k around 9.5 miles. The course traverses exposed moorland near the Wainstones, with substantial ascent (Marathon ~5600 ft).

Runners must navigate unaided, using downloadable route descriptions and maps, as the routes are not taped or signed. There is a cupless policy, mandatory safety kit, and a 10-hour time limit for the marathon. Dogs are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Chop Gate

Race information

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29 mi
Trail Marathon (28.5 Miles)
17 mi
Half Marathon (16.5 Miles)
10 mi
Trail 10k (9.5 Miles)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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