Let's Run Adventures - Hardmoors 55 Recce

Event overview

The Let's Run Adventures Hardmoors 55 Recce is an annual recce of part of the Hardmoors 55 route on Saturday 17 January 2026. The event starts at Cod Beck large car park just outside Osmotherley and finishes in Helmsley. It is not a race but a guided recce with opportunities to re-group and ask questions. The distance is around 25 miles. Entry fee is £30. Entries open 27 January 2025 and close 10 January 2026. Entries so far: 9 participants. Maximum entries: 60.

A bus is available from the Cleveland Way carpark in Helmsley for participants who wish to leave cars at the finish; the bus fare is £12. On arrival at Helmsley there will be soup and hot drinks before participants leave.

Route, support and kit

The route replicates the Hardmoors 55 from Scarth Nick, through Osmotherley, up to Square Corner (a checkpoint with snacks and drinks), then follows the Cleveland Way and Hardmoors 55 route to Helmsley. There is a water refill point at Sneck Yate and a further checkpoint at White Horse with water and refreshments. The route includes ascents at Black Hambleton and White Horse.

Participants will be divided into groups led by experienced run leaders with sweepers for support. The organisers note winter conditions can include cold, wet underfoot areas and some snow and ice. Mandatory kit includes waterproof jacket and trousers, hat and gloves plus spare gloves, long running bottoms if not worn, at least 500 ml fluid, spare food, head torch with batteries, spare insulating top, emergency bivvy and foil blanket, whistle/compass, map OL26 or equivalent, fully charged mobile phone and a soft cup. Organisers suggest OS Locate and What3Words apps. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.