The Hardwolds 80

Hessle, United Kingdom • 22-23 Nov 2025

Event details

The Hardwolds 80 takes place on 22 to 23 November 2025 and follows the Wolds Way from Hessle to Filey. The route covers 80 miles through chalk landscapes with dry valleys, wildlife, market towns and ancient villages, including Brantingham, Londesborough, Thixendale and the deserted medieval village of Wharram Percy, before arriving at the seaside resort of Filey. Competitors have 24 hours to complete the course.

All competitors in the 80 race receive a tracker as part of the entry. Trackers provide online location information for safety and to help race crews. Competitors may run with a support crew or unsupported. Each competitor may use up to two non-returnable drop bags. Water is available at every manned checkpoint and food is provided at various checkpoints, including hot drinks and hot food at indoor checkpoints. On finishing, competitors receive a race medal and a finishers T-shirt.

Entries and logistics

Entries opened 15 December 2024 and close 31 October 2025. Minimum age is 18 on the event date. Entry fees for solo runners are: early bird £142 unattached, £140 for UKA/ARC affiliated runners; from 1 May 2024 the fees are £157 unattached, £155 for UKA/ARC affiliated runners. Relay team entry is £185. The 80 race fee includes a tracker and a £1 donation to the Wolds Way National Trail. A coach service is available for runners who park in Filey and wish to be transported to the race start at Hessle for £25. The event offers an optional XCover product that may allow a refund in some circumstances. Entries recorded so far: 96. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

80 mi
80 Miles
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