The Hardwolds 40

Hardwolds 40 : Hardmoors Race Series

The Hardwolds 40 is a long distance trail race held on 27 June 2026. The official route covers 47 miles and follows the Hudson Way out of Beverley before joining the Wolds Way near Goodmanham. The course passes through chalk landscapes, market towns and villages including Londesborough, Millington, Fridaythorpe, Thixendale and the deserted medieval village of Wharram Percy, then leaves the Wolds Way near Settrington Beacon and follows the Centenary Way into Malton. The stated total ascent is 4600 ft / 1402 m and the overall time limit is 20 hours.

The event uses marked checkpoints with water and food supplies and several indoor checkpoints that may provide hot drinks or hot food depending on regulations. Organisers allow two non-returnable drop bags at Millington and Thixendale. A coach option is available to transfer runners from Malton to the race start for an additional fee. Support crews are limited to one vehicle with one to two crew members and may meet runners at designated points; some villages and car parks are out of bounds to crews. Support runners are permitted for the final section only and must not carry the runner’s kit.

All competitors must carry mandatory safety and navigation equipment. Random spotchecks are made on the route and missing mandatory items may incur time penalties or disqualification. Finishers receive a race medal and a finishers T shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.