The Hardmoors 200

Hardmoors 200

The Hardmoors 200 is a single-stage 200 mile ultramarathon held every two years, next scheduled for 2026. The route starts in Kingston upon Hull and follows the Transpennine Trail alongside the River Humber to the Wolds Way near Hessle. It then follows the Yorkshire Wolds Way for about 79 miles to Filey Brigg and continues along the Cleveland Way and the Hardmoors 110 section to finish in the market town of Helmsley. The total ascent is listed as 24,300 ft (7,400 m).

Competitors have 60 hours to complete the course, with an intermediate requirement to reach the 88 mile point within 24 hours. The route is managed with multiple timed checkpoints and organisers state that these cutoffs strongly affect completion numbers. The race includes a series of numbered checkpoints along the Wolds Way and Cleveland Way and lists specific locations such as Scarborough, Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby, Staithes, Runswick Bay and Saltburn.

All competitors must have a motorised support team; sharing of support teams is permitted. One support runner at a time is allowed in two defined sections only. Mandatory kit is checked and includes items such as hat and gloves, waterproof jacket, at least 1 litre water, headtorch and spare batteries, route maps, whistle, survival bag, foil blanket, emergency food, mobile phone and a cup. Missing mandatory items results in disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.