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The Hardmoors 15

Robin Hood's Bay, United Kingdom • 3 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Hardmoors 15 takes place on Saturday 3 January 2026. It is a circular trail event starting and finishing at Fylingdales Village Hall, Robin Hood's Bay (Whitby). The course is listed as approximately 17.5 miles with about 1,700 ft / 518 m of ascent. Entry is limited to 150 places; the published entry fees are £45 (attached) and £47 (unattached). The event holds ARC permit 26/0004. Dogs are not allowed. The minimum entry age is 18. On finishing participants receive a race medal and a Hardmoors technical T-shirt. One pound from each entry is donated to the Cleveland Way National Trail.

Route, checkpoints and rules

The route uses local trails including sections of the Cinder Track and Cleveland Way and is described as circular around Robin Hood's Bay. Key checkpoints are: Ravenscar Station Road (about 4.5 miles), Hayburn Wyke (about 8 miles), and Ravenscar Station Road again (about 12.5 miles), with the finish back at Fylingdales Village Hall (about 17.5 miles). Checkpoints provide water, food and coke. There is an overall time limit of 8 hours and runners must log in at each checkpoint. Mandatory kit must be carried for the duration of the event, including a waterproof jacket with taped seams, hat and gloves, minimum 500 ml drink, whistle, map and route description, survival bag, foil blanket, mobile phone and a cup for drinks. The organiser does not offer cash refunds; transfers and deferrals are allowed under specified conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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The Hardmoors 15 - 18 Miles
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