The Hardmoors 30
Robin Hood's Bay, United Kingdom • 3 Jan 2026
Event overview
The Hardmoors 30 is a winter trail race scheduled for Saturday 3 January 2026. The route is approximately 30 miles long with about 3,400 ft / 1,040 m of ascent and an overall time limit of 11 hours. The event has an entry limit of 200 participants. Entry fees are listed as £62 for attached runners and £64 for unattached runners, with £1.00 from each entry donated to the Cleveland Way National Trail.
Registration and the race base are at Fylingdales Village Hall, Robin Hood's Bay. Dogs are not permitted. The organisers state that no cash refunds are given for cancellations; transfers or deferrals are possible subject to the event terms and conditions and entry deadlines.
Route, checkpoints and requirements
The route runs from Robin Hood's Bay along coastal and off-road paths, passing Ravenscar, Hayburn Wyke, Crookness and Scalby Mills and using sections of the Cleveland Way and the Cinder Track on the edge of Scarborough. The course includes several staffed checkpoints, with aid and refreshments provided at multiple locations and at the finish.
Participants must carry mandatory equipment throughout the event, including hat and gloves, a waterproof jacket with taped seams, at least 500 ml of drink, a headtorch or torch, whistle, emergency food, map and route description, survival bag or foil blanket, mobile phone and a cup for aid stations. Runners must pass all checkpoints within the stated cut-offs and may be withdrawn if deemed unfit to continue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.