The Hardmoors 200

Overview

The Hardmoors 200 is a single-stage ultramarathon of 200 miles, held biennially and scheduled for 22–24 May 2026. The race has an entry limit of 50 and an event minimum age of 21. Total ascent is listed as 24,300 ft / 7,400 m. Competitors have 60 hours to complete the full route.

Route and cutoffs

The route starts in Kingston upon Hull and follows the Transpennine Trail to the Wolds Way near the Humber Bridge at Hessle. It then follows the Yorkshire Wolds Way for 79 miles to Filey Brigg, and continues along the full 112 miles of the Cleveland Way / Hardmoors 110 coastline. The coastal section passes Scarborough, Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby, Staithes, Runswick Bay and Saltburn, then traverses the Cleveland Hills and North York Moors before finishing in Helmsley. Hardmoors 200 competitors have 24 hours to reach 88 miles and 36 hours to complete the subsequent 112-mile Cleveland Way section. Multiple checkpoints and intermediate cutoffs apply.

Support, kit and entries

All competitors must have a motorised support team; crews may be shared. One support runner is allowed on specified sections only. Mandatory kit is checked before and during the race and includes items such as a waterproof jacket, hat and gloves, minimum 1 litre water, headtorch and spare batteries, route description or maps, whistle, survival bag, foil blanket, emergency food, mobile phone and a cup for aid stations. Relay teams may enter with 2 to 6 runners; relay entries include tracker hire. Entry fees vary and a portion of the fee is donated to the Cleveland Way National Trail. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.