The Hardmoors 30
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About the race
The Hardmoors 30 is a winter trail event held on Saturday 9 January 2027. The route runs from Fylingdales Village Hall in Robin Hood's Bay along the North Yorkshire coast and passes through Ravenscar, Hayburn Wyke, Crookness and Scalby Mills on the edge of Scarborough. The course follows sections of the Cleveland Way cliff top paths and the Cinder Track. The route distance is reported as about 30-32 miles with total ascent of approximately 3400 ft (1040 m).
The event uses multiple marshalled checkpoints along the course that provide refreshments and food. Official cut-offs give runners up to 11 hours to complete the course, with intermediate checkpoint limits for safety. Entry is limited to 200 runners. Entry fees are shown as £64 for attached runners and £66 for unattached runners; £1.00 of each entry fee is donated to the Cleveland Way National Trail.
The event holds ARC permit 27/0001 and does not allow dogs. There is a mandatory kit list that runners must carry for the duration of the event. Required items include hat and gloves, waterproof jacket with taped seams, at least 500 ml water or sports drink, headtorch, whistle, emergency food, map and route description, survival bag or foil blanket, mobile phone and a cup for aid stations. On completion participants receive a race medal and a T-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
