The Hardmoors 30
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Event overview
The Hardmoors 30 is a winter trail event held on Saturday 3 January 2026. The route is approximately 31 miles with about 3,400 ft (1,040 m) of ascent. The event has an entry limit of 200 and a time limit of 11 hours. Entry fees are listed as £62 (attached) and £64 (unattached). The event holds ARC permit 26/0004. The minimum age to enter is 18. Dogs are not allowed. On completion participants receive a medal and a T-shirt. One pound from each entry fee is donated to the Cleveland Way National Trail.
Route, checkpoints and rules
The course is a circular route from Fylingdales Village Hall, Robin Hood's Bay, passing through Ravenscar, Hayburn Wyke, Crookness and Scalby Mills on the edge of Scarborough, using sections of the Cleveland Way cliff-top paths and the Cinder Track. Main checkpoints are at Station Road, Ravenscar; Crookness; Scalby Mills; a return at Crookness; and Station Road, Ravenscar, before finishing at Fylingdales Village Hall. Cutoffs include Scalby Mills (about 14.5 miles) at 5 hours, Crookness (about 19 miles) at 6.5 hours, Station Road Ravenscar (about 26 miles) at 9.5 hours, and finish at 11 hours.
Mandatory kit must be carried and checked at registration; items include hat and gloves, a waterproof jacket with taped seams, at least 500 ml water or sports drink, a headtorch, whistle, emergency food, map and route description, a survival bag or foil blanket, a mobile phone and a cup for aid stations. Refunds are not offered; transfers or deferrals are available under published terms. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.