The Hardmoors 60
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Hardmoors 60
The Hardmoors 60 is an approximately 63 mile coastal ultramarathon that follows the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey. The route runs along cliff tops and passes through Saltburn, Runswick Bay, Staithes, Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay, Ravenscar and Scarborough before finishing in Filey. Total ascent is listed as 8202 ft / 2500 m and competitors have an overall time limit of 18 hours.
The event uses a series of manned checkpoints and water stations. Key checkpoints include Guisborough Rugby Club (start), Highcliff Nab, Saltburn Bandstand, Runswick Bay (top car park), Sandsend, Hornblower Lodge (water only), Ravenscar (St Hilda's Church), Scarborough (Holbeck car park) and Filey Methodist Church (finish). Some checkpoints provide food and hot drinks; water is available at every manned checkpoint. There may be extra water points at Skinningrove and Crookness.
A tracker is included with entry to transmit location for safety and spectator tracking. Each competitor is allowed two non-returnable drop bags, allocated to Runswick Bay (around 21 miles) and Ravenscar (around 40 miles). There is a kit check at registration and a mandatory equipment list that includes a waterproof jacket, spare warm layer, two headtorches or torches with spare power, paper map, whistle, survival bag/blanket, mobile phone and at least 0.5 litre of fluid.
Event rules cover tide-related diversions at Runswick Bay and Scarborough, restrictions on support crews in specified areas, and mandatory reporting at checkpoints. No dogs are allowed and organisers do not supply plastic cups at checkpoints. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
