The Hardwolds 40

Beverley, United Kingdom • 27 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Hardwolds 40 is scheduled for 27 June 2026. The course length is 47 miles with approximately 4,600 ft / 1,402 m of ascent and a 20-hour finish cutoff. Entry is limited to 300 solo runners, with relay entries also offered. The race starts at Beverley Rugby Club and finishes at Malton Community Sports Centre. A coach transfer from the finish to the start is available for an additional fee.

Route, checkpoints and rules

The route follows the Hudson Way from Beverley to the Wolds Way near Goodmanham, then continues on the Wolds Way with a short diversion through Millington before passing Fridaythorpe, Thixendale and the deserted medieval village of Wharram Percy, leaving the Wolds Way near Settrington Beacon to follow the Centenary Way into Malton. Main checkpoint distances include Goodmanham (about 8.5 miles), Millington (18 miles), Fridaythorpe (26 miles), Thixendale (30 miles) and Settrington Beacon (about 39.5 miles). Drop bags are allowed at Millington and Thixendale. Support runners may join for the final 7 miles from Settrington Beacon; support crews are permitted at two designated points and several villages are out of bounds. Competitors must carry mandatory kit (hat, gloves, waterproof jacket with taped seams, minimum 500 ml fluid, headtorch/torch, whistle, emergency food, map/route description, mobile phone, survival bag/foil blanket and race number attachment). Missing mandatory items can incur time penalties or disqualification. Relay teams must include 2-4 runners and each team member must pass through at least one checkpoint. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

47 mi
1402 m+
Hardwolds 40 - 47 Miles
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