Hardmoors 26.2: Wainstones

JUN
14
2026
Take on Hardmoors 26.2 Wainstones from Chop Gate Village Hall, with marathon, half marathon and 10k trail routes across rugged moorland and rewarding views. Self navigated courses need printed maps and mandatory kit so come prepared.
29 miles 17 miles 10 miles

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Event details

Hardmoors 26.2: Wainstones takes place on Sunday 14 June 2026, with the venue at Chop Gate Village Hall, Raisdale Road, Chop Gate, TS9 7JN (what3words: deflated.dressy.human). Entries open for voucher holders on 10 August 2025 and for general entry on 17 August 2025; entries close on 22 May 2026. The published entry limit is 350. Entry includes parking or a coach if the field is flooded. Course age limits are: Marathon 18+, Half Marathon 16+, Trail 10k 10+.

Course, navigation and requirements

The event uses circular routes starting and finishing at Chop Gate Village Hall. Distances offered:

  • Marathon - about 28 miles
  • Half Marathon - 16.5 miles
  • Trail 10k - 9.5 miles

Time limits are 10 hours for the marathon, 6 hours for the half marathon and 4 hours for the 10k. Total ascent is listed as 5600 / 3630 / 1600 (in the same order as the distances). Races are not taped or signed; downloadable route descriptions, maps and GPX files are provided and competitors must print and carry the map and description. The event is cupless so participants should bring a cup. Mandatory kit is required for all routes and includes items such as a waterproof jacket, hat and gloves (for marathon and half), capacity to carry 500 ml fluid, printed route map and description, emergency survival bag, foil blanket, whistle and means to attach a race number. Failure to carry mandatory kit may result in disqualification. Prize categories include overall and veteran places and a non-binary category where entry numbers permit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

29 mi
Trail Marathon (28.5 Miles)
17 mi
Half Marathon (16.5 Miles)
10 mi
Trail 10k (9.5 Miles)

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