The Hardmoors 30

Event overview

The Hardmoors 30 is a winter trail race held on Saturday 3 January 2026 from Fylingdales Village Hall, Robin Hood's Bay (Whitby). The route is approximately 30 miles with a total ascent of 3400 ft (1040 m). The event has an entry limit of 200 and is listed as full. Entry fees are shown as £62 for attached runners and £64 for unattached runners. A £1.00 donation from each entry is made to the Cleveland Way National Trail.

Route, checkpoints and requirements

The course is a circular coastal route that passes through Ravenscar, Hayburn Wyke, Crookness and Scalby Mills and uses sections of the Cleveland Way and the Cinder Track. Checkpoints are positioned at Ravenscar, Crookness and Scalby Mills with the finish back at Fylingdales Village Hall; checkpoint mileages are around 5, 12, 14.5, 19, 26 and about 31 miles. Runners must complete the course within an 11 hour time limit; specific checkpoint cut-offs include Scalby Mills (14.5 miles) - 5 hrs, Crookness (19 miles) - 6.5 hrs, Station Road Ravenscar (26 miles) - 9.5 hrs and the finish (about 31 miles) - 11 hrs.

Mandatory equipment is checked at registration and includes items such as a waterproof jacket with taped seams, hat and gloves, headtorch, whistle, map and route description, survival bag or foil blanket, mobile phone, emergency food, a minimum 500 ml drink and a cup for aid stations. No dogs are allowed. The organiser’s cancellation policy states no cash refunds; deferral or transfer options are provided under specified conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.