Hardmoors 26.2: Wainstones
Chop Gate, United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2026
Event details
Hardmoors 26.2: Wainstones takes place on Sunday 14 June 2026, with the venue at Chop Gate Village Hall, Raisdale Road, Chop Gate, TS9 7JN (what3words: deflated.dressy.human). Entries open for voucher holders on 10 August 2025 and for general entry on 17 August 2025; entries close on 22 May 2026. The published entry limit is 350. Entry includes parking or a coach if the field is flooded. Course age limits are: Marathon 18+, Half Marathon 16+, Trail 10k 10+.
Course, navigation and requirements
The event uses circular routes starting and finishing at Chop Gate Village Hall. Distances offered:
- Marathon - about 28 miles
- Half Marathon - 16.5 miles
- Trail 10k - 9.5 miles
Time limits are 10 hours for the marathon, 6 hours for the half marathon and 4 hours for the 10k. Total ascent is listed as 5600 / 3630 / 1600 (in the same order as the distances). Races are not taped or signed; downloadable route descriptions, maps and GPX files are provided and competitors must print and carry the map and description. The event is cupless so participants should bring a cup. Mandatory kit is required for all routes and includes items such as a waterproof jacket, hat and gloves (for marathon and half), capacity to carry 500 ml fluid, printed route map and description, emergency survival bag, foil blanket, whistle and means to attach a race number. Failure to carry mandatory kit may result in disqualification. Prize categories include overall and veteran places and a non-binary category where entry numbers permit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.