Hardcoast 50
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Hardcoast 50
The Hardcoast 50 is a coastal trail race held on 3 July 2027 as part of the Hardmoors series. The route follows coastal sections of the King Charles Way and the Cleveland Way between Fraisthorpe and Whitby. The course passes Bridlington, Flamborough Head, Bempton Cliffs, Filey, Scarborough, Ravenscar, Robin Hoods Bay and finishes at the top of the 199 steps in Whitby.
Key statistics include a distance of 53 miles, total ascent of 7300 feet and a time limit of 18 hours. Entry is offered for solo runners and relay teams; relay teams must comprise 2 to 4 runners. A coach return service from the finish to the race start is available to booked runners for a fee. Two non returnable drop bags are allowed at Filey Methodist Church Hall (23 miles) and Ravenscar Village Hall (45 miles).
Mandatory equipment must be carried for the whole event and will be checked. Required items include a race vest or large bumbag, hat or bandana, gloves, a waterproof jacket with taped seams and hood, at least 1 litre of water for solo entrants, headtorch, paper route guide or OS maps, whistle, foil survival blanket, survival bag, emergency food, spare long sleeve top, a fully charged mobile phone and means to attach the race bib. Random spotchecks will be carried out and missing items may incur time penalties or disqualification.
Each entry includes a tracker for live location reporting. Checkpoint cutoffs apply along the route and runners must pass all checkpoints within the stated limits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
