The Hardmoors 30
Robin Hood's Bay, United Kingdom • 3 Jan 2026
Event
The Hardmoors 30 is a winter trail race held on Saturday 3 January 2026, based at Fylingdales Village Hall, Robin Hood's Bay (Whitby, YO22 4RA). The route is approximately 30 miles and has listed ascent of 3400 ft / 1040 m. The event has an entry limit of 200 and the published entry fees are Attached £62 and Unattached £64. The event is currently full. Dogs are not allowed.
Route and logistics
The course is a circular route from Robin Hood's Bay that uses sections of the Cleveland Way and the Cinder Track, passing through Ravenscar, Hayburn Wyke, Crookness and Scalby Mills on the edge of Scarborough. Key checkpoints include Ravenscar, Crookness and Scalby Mills, with the start and finish at Fylingdales Village Hall. The published overall time limit is 11 hours. The organiser donates £1.00 from each entry fee to the Cleveland Way National Trail.
Rules, kit and cancellations
Mandatory kit includes hat and gloves, a waterproof jacket with taped seams, a minimum of 500 ml fluid to carry, a headtorch or torch, whistle, emergency food, map and route description, survival bag, foil blanket, mobile phone and a cup for aid stations. The organiser does not offer cash refunds for cancellations; deferrals or transfers are possible under the event terms and conditions and a non-cash alternative may be offered if the race is cancelled for safety reasons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.