The Hardmoors 30
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Event overview
The Hardmoors 30 is a winter trail race scheduled for Saturday 3 January 2026, based at Fylingdales Village Hall, Robin Hood's Bay (Whitby, YO22 4RA). The race is limited to 200 entries and the entry list is full. Minimum age is 18. Entry fees are shown as Attached £62 and Unattached £64, with £1 of each entry donated to the Cleveland Way National Trail. The event holds ARC permit 26/0004. Dogs are not allowed.
Course and logistics
The route is described as approximately 30 miles and runs from Robin Hood’s Bay through Ravenscar, Hayburn Wyke, Crookness and Scalby Mills, using sections of the Cleveland Way cliff-top paths and the Cinder Track. Total ascent is listed as 3400 ft (1040 m). The course is circular with the start and finish at Fylingdales Village Hall. Aid stations at intermediate checkpoints provide refreshments and food. The overall time limit for the race is 11 hours and intermediate checkpoint cutoffs apply.
Rules and equipment
The event requires a set of mandatory items to be carried for the duration of the race, including hat and gloves, waterproof jacket with taped seams, minimum 500 ml drink, headtorch/torch, whistle, emergency food, map/route description, survival bag, foil blanket, mobile phone and a cup for drinks. The organiser does not offer cash refunds for cancellations; a single deferral or a transfer to another competitor is permitted under the stated conditions and deadlines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
