Hardmoors 26.2: White Horse

Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse Trail Marathon

The event takes place on Sunday 10 May 2026 at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, near Thirsk in North Yorkshire, and is held under an ARC permit (26/0023). The field is limited to 250 entrants.

There are three trail distances with associated ascent and time limits:

• 29 miles equivalent distance with about 3400 feet ascent and a 9 hour cutoff
• 16.5 miles equivalent distance with about 1900 feet ascent and a 6 hour cutoff
• 8 miles equivalent distance with about 1600 feet ascent and a 4 hour cutoff

Courses are not taped or signed except in very tricky places. Competitors must download, print and carry the provided route description and maps; GPX files are also available. Navigation is the competitor's responsibility.

Mandatory kit differs by distance. Marathon and half marathon mandatory items include a waterproof jacket, hat and gloves, printed route description and map, capacity to carry 500 ml fluid, survival bag, foil blanket and means to attach the race number. The 10k requires a printed route description and map, survival bag, foil blanket and means to attach the race bib. Failure to carry mandatory kit may result in disqualification.

Prices include a £1 donation to the Cleveland Way National Trail. Sample entry fees are: Marathon £49 attached (£51 unattached), Half Marathon £36 attached (£38 unattached), 10k £28 attached (£30 unattached). A race T-shirt is available for £10. The event is currently full with no waiting list, refunds or deferrals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.