The Hardmoors 30
Robin Hood's Bay, United Kingdom • 3 Jan 2026
Hardmoors 30
The Hardmoors 30 is a winter ultra event held on 3 January 2026. The route is a circular course from Robin Hood's Bay that uses cliff top paths of the Cleveland Way and the Cinder Track. The route passes Ravenscar, Hayburn Wyke, Crookness and Scalby Mills on the edge of Scarborough. Distance is given as about 31 miles with total ascent of 3400 ft (1040 m). The event has an overall time limit of 11 hours and an entry limit of 200. The entry fee is listed as Attached: £62 and Unattached: £64, with £1.00 of each entry donated to the Cleveland Way National Trail. Dogs are not allowed.
Course, checkpoints and rules
Registration and the race base are at Fylingdales Village Hall, Robin Hood's Bay YO22 4RP. Checkpoints are located at Station Road, Ravenscar; Crookness; Scalby Mills; a return to Crookness; Station Road Ravenscar; and the finish at Fylingdales Village Hall. The published checkpoint mile markers range from about 4.5 miles to 30.5 miles. Official cut-offs are given for intermediate checkpoints and the finish, and competitors must pass all checkpoints within the stated limits. Mandatory equipment includes a waterproof jacket with taped seams, hat and gloves, at least 500 ml water, headtorch or torch, whistle, emergency food, map and route description, survival bag and foil blanket, mobile phone and a cup for aid stations. The organiser does not offer cash refunds; transfers and single deferrals are allowed under stated conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.