Hardmoors 26.2: Wainstones

Chop Gate, United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2026

Hardmoors 26.2: Wainstones is a Trail Marathon in Chop Gate, North Yorkshire, starting from Chop Gate Village Hall. It offers three circular distances: Marathon about 28.5 miles, Half Marathon about 16.5 miles, and a Trail 10k around 9.5 miles. The courses feature exposed moorland and high-altitude sections with significant ascent (roughly 5,600 ft for the full marathon).

The route is not taped or signed; entrants download and print route descriptions and maps to use on course. It’s a cupless event with a mandatory kit list for all routes, and dog restrictions apply. A Hardmoors 26.2 Series race celebrating rugged scenery and self-navigation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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