Hardmoors 26.2: White Horse

Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse Trail Races : Sunday 10 May 2026

Hardmoors 26.2: White Horse is a set of circular trail races based at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. The event offers three distances with timed cutoffs and a maximum field size of 250. Routes are not taped or signed; competitors receive downloadable maps, route descriptions and GPX files and are responsible for their own navigation. The organiser provides foot sweepers and medical support across the course.

Distances

• Trail Marathon: 28 miles
• Trail Half Marathon: 17 miles
• Trail 10k: 8 miles

Mandatory kit must be carried for the duration of each race. Marathon and half marathon kit includes a waterproof jacket, hat and gloves, printed route description and map, capacity to carry 500 ml fluid, survival bag, foil blanket and a method to attach the race number. The 10k requires a printed map, survival bag, foil blanket and means to attach the race number; carrying a waterproof and fluid is highly recommended. This is a cupless event so competitors should bring a cup for checkpoint drinks. Dogs are not permitted. Entry windows open in July 2025 with entries closing in April 2026; fees and category prizes are listed by the organiser. Time limits are 9 hours for the marathon, 6 hours for the half and 4 hours for the 10k. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.